WABC - Weekend Assignment Editor

This is a full-time staff position. The position is covered under the WGA-ABC National Agreement.

Responsibilities:

WABC is seeking an Assignment Editor who is comfortable working under the pressures of a breaking news situation!

• This individual is a critical member of our newsroom whose responsibilities involve assigning crews, reporters, gathering information about developing news stories, and actively identifying and generating original high-impact stories that reflect the diversity of our audience.

• Handle all inquiries and requests from a variety of individuals and organizations.

• Work closely with news managers, producers, and other assignment editors to coordinate coverage of breaking and daily stories.

• Identifying social media content for news stories and getting permission for use

• Interact with viewers daily via phone and social media.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of TV newsroom experience.

• Strong teammate who interacts in a positive, ethical, and compassionate way with other employees and the public.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• A high degree of ethics, empathy, professionalism, and the ability to function well under pressure in fast-paced situations

• Flexible to work various shifts as needed, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Requirements:

• Knowledge of police scanners and online newsgathering

Required Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience

Preferred Education:

• College Degree