News Assignment Editor

FOX44 (WFFF) and ABC22 (WVNY) in Burlington, Vermont is hiring a full-time News Assignment Editor. The Assignment Editor answers incoming news calls and assigns daily news stories according to the news personnel available.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Tracks stories from all sources including government agencies, wire services and community groups

• Dispatches photographers, reporters and other personnel to cover stories

• Coordinates logistics for news personnel

• Participates in daily story meetings and supplies a comprehensive list of all possible news stories and works with the News Director to develop plans for all broadcasts

• Assists in development, planning and follow-up of all news stories

• Edits video clips as assigned

• Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms

• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites

• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

• Fluency in English

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

• Minimum two years' experience in news operations

• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment

• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Flexibility to work any shift