WCCO-TV in Minneapolis/St. Paul is seeking an Assignment Editor.
• Deadline-oriented people person to facilitate the coverage of news stories and the assignment of field crews
• Help to assign news stories to reporters and photographers on a daily basis to cover and advance local news for both broadcast and digital.
• Develop and maintain contacts with law enforcement and fire departments, local government and community organizations to stay updated on current events
• Assist with story research and investigation
• Coordinate coverage through network affiliates
• Listen to and understand scanner traffic
• Coordinate and book satellite windows
• Take in live and recorded feeds from crews in the field
• Monitor news tips and grow pool of contacts and sources
• Other duties as assigned by news management
For more details and to apply, click here.
WCCO-TV is an equal opportunity employer.
