Assignment Desk Editor
San Diego, CA (On-site)
Posted 2 weeks ago
Job Description
Assignment Desk Editor
San Diego, CA | Full Time
COMPENSATION RANGE: 63,000.00 - 67,000.00
Summary
The successful candidate will assist in the efficient operation of the assignments desk. He/she will assist in the production of newscasts, and when required, will produce shows. Responsibilities include: Coordinate interviews and logistics for field crews, facilitate the news gathering process and ensure comprehensive coverage of all news stories across all platforms, including but not limited to broadcast, digital, and web.
Essential Functions
- Coordinates interviews and logistics for field crews.
- Facilitates the news gathering process and ensures comprehensive coverage of all news stories across all platforms, including but not limited to broadcast, digital, and web.
- Lead editorial meetings.
- Develops enterprise story ideas consistent with the news brand.
- Cultivates contacts important to news coverage in the market, including law enforcement.
- Monitors police and emergency scanners/ social media platforms and other electronic/printed sources for news and disseminates the information to appropriate newsroom personnel.
- Assists in the production of newscasts when required.
Competencies
- Solid news judgment
- Strong writing and research skills.
- Demonstrate ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions, act decisively and successfully.
- Manage multiple assignments concurrently in a high pressure, breaking news environment.
- Basic understanding and demonstration of solid editorial judgment and journalistic ethics, including a current knowledge of laws of libel, slander, and applicable FCC rules and regulations.
- Good collaborative and interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels.
- Understanding of emerging news production techniques and technology.
- Work well in a team environment.
Required Education and Experience
- Experience in the market and familiarity with the region’s audience and communities.
- Experience using online and social media resources as news researching tools.
- Experience with newsroom computer applications.
- College degree preferred
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORKThis is a Full Time position. Must have a flexible schedule with ability to work any of a 24/7 shift and willingness to work long hours and on weekends and holidays with short notice.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITYReports directly to News Director
OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Entravision Communications Corporation participates in the E-Verify system operated by the US Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration and will use E-Verify to confirm work eligibility for all new hire employees.
Entravision Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We encourage women and minorities to apply
Entravision
Entravision is a media and advertising technology company. In the U.S., we maintain a diversified portfolio of television and radio stations and digital advertising services that target Latino audiences and beyond. Our unique broadcast media assets include 49 television stations (making us the largest affiliate group of the Univision and UniMás television networks) and 43 Spanish-language owned & operated radio stations, plus network audio, streaming, and app platforms. We are proud to create unique 360 marketing solutions for over 2,500 clients. Our advertising technology business consists of Smadex, our programmatic ad purchasing platform, and Adwake, our mobile growth solutions business. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA. Shares of Entravision Class A Common Stock trade on The New York Stock Exchange under EVC.
Salaries
Posted range
$63K/yr – $67K/yr
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