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Cox Media Group

Assignment Editor - WSB TV

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Cox Media Group

Assignment Editor - WSB TV

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Assignment Editor - WSB TV Position Overview WSB-TV Channel 2 is looking for a creative, and ... The ideal candidate will own breaking news logistics in a highly competitive market while having ...

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Assignment Editor - WSB TV

Assignment Editor - WSB TV

Cox Media Group

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Other

Posted 3 days ago

Cox Media Group rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

45th of 65 rated media

Job description

Location: GA-Atlanta

Job Title:  Assignment Editor - WSB TV

Position Overview

WSB-TV Channel 2 is looking for a creative, and enthusiastic Assignment Editor to join our team in Atlanta, Georgia. We are looking for a candidate who loves a quest for knowledge, who can put together a complex puzzle even when one piece is missing, and who wants to make the newsroom operations an important part of their career.  

The ideal candidate will own breaking news logistics in a highly competitive market while having excellent news judgement. In addition, successful candidates must have an understanding of coverage on all platforms and are expected to help generate story ideas. Our Assignment Editors work in collaboration with our Digital Producers and are trained to distribute content on all our platforms. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to multi-task, possess exceptional communication skills and thrive under deadline pressure. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Manage day-to-day news coverage, including assigning stories to reporters and photographers, coordinating response to breaking news and severe weather, and future planning for upcoming events.
  • Maintain contact with various police, business, and government agencies.
  • Answer phones, dispatch crews, listen to scanners, and follow social media to develop stories for use on-air and digital.
  • Manage daybook/daily planner by inputting information on upcoming events with background and contact information. 
  • Monitor scanners, social media, station email and other news outlets stations for stories not on our radar.
  • Quickly work to confirm information that is breaking.
  • Participate in news editorial and planning meetings.
  • Communicate information on news updates and breaking news to managers and digital staff. 
  • Manage logistics of assigning crews, vehicles and live gear.
  • Coordinate and fulfill requests from other CMG and ABC affiliates, as well as the network.
  • Ensure daily content generation goals are met.
  • Write breaking news updates for web and social media digital content.
  • Ability to work varying shifts, including nights, overnights, and weekends. This is an onsite essential position.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) from four-year College or University in Journalism or Communications or equivalent years of experience
  • A minimum of 4 years' experience working in broadcast
  • Demonstrates strong news judgment, ethical standards and a solid understanding of legal requirements 
  • Sense of urgency in pursuit of breaking news and verification of unconfirmed information
  • Familiarity with use of social media as news gathering tools
  • Excellent writing, grammar and copy-editing skills
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working on a local TV news assignment desk.
  • Basic understanding of iNews

About Cox Media Group 
CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visit www.coxmediagroup.com

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