WJW is looking for an Assignment Editor

Tracks stories from all sources including government agencies, wire services and community groupsDispatches photographers, reporters and other personnel to cover storiesCoordinates logistics for news personnelParticipates in daily story meetings and supplies a comprehensive list of all possible news stories.Assists in development, planning and follow-up of all news storiesCould be asked to write stories for the web and other digital platformsInteracts with viewers/users on social media sitesPerforms other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experienceMinimum two years’ experience in news operations, management experience preferred.Excellent communication skills, both oral and writtenAbility to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyFlexibility to work any shift