Spectrum News · 9 hours ago
Freelance Assignment Editor - Spectum News 1
Dallas, TX
Part-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expSpectrum News is made up of over 30 hyper-local news and regional sports networks dedicated to producing original, unbiased and high-quality content. In this role, you’ll ensure that major stories are covered during the given shift by coordinating news teams, resources, and logistics, while creating compelling content for viewers across various platforms.
BroadcastingNewsSports
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Adam Wyatt
Responsibilities
Make sure that major stories are covered during the given shift by coordinating news teams, resources, and logistics
Establish priorities and assign news units to cover them
Organize the news gathering team's duties and collaborate on article ideas
Respond to breaking news quickly and effectively; organize numerous live field workers and the chopper
Identify the news events that should be covered and work with editors to decide which reporter should cover each event
Qualification
Required
Experience: Assignment desk experience in a television newsroom - 4+ years
Education: Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Communication or comparable television work experience preferred
Technical Skills: Ability to develop sources
Skills: Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly communicate solutions; ability to relate well with populations
Abilities: Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and work under time pressure deadline
Travel Ability: Must be open to travel to discover the important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community
Schedule: Ability to work different shifts or longer shifts due to 'breaking news' and severe weather emergencies. Willing and able to work weekends and holidays
Working Conditions: Works inside a climate-controlled environment throughout the year. Works in an open newsroom setting with a semi-noisy environment
Benefits
Comprehensive pay and benefits package
Company
Spectrum News
Spectrum News is a broadcast media company that provides news, features, sports, and weather services. It is a sub-organization of Spectrum.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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