Assignment Editor – News

News10 ABC in Albany, New York is hiring a full-time News Assignment Editor for the evening shift. The Assignment editor will also work act as a Web Producer by producing and distributing content elements across several media platforms.

Produce, organize, write, and edit content for newscast

Collaborate with news producers and managers to conceptualize, produce and present content on multiple media platforms

Regularly confer with other team members to pick strongest editorial piece produced daily and optimize those articles for the web sites

Own the editorial and creative development and coverage of assigned stories across multiple platforms, including but not limited to broadcast, digital and web

Requirements & Skills :

Bachelor’s degree in Communications / Journalism or related degree required

One year minimum experience in newsgathering and / or production

Experience writing, producing and editing on a desktop editing system

Knowledge and understanding of various media platforms

Basic understanding and demonstration of multi-media file formats and strong computer skills

Understand the importance of social media

Benefits :

Hourly rate : $17.00 – $18.00 Competitive compensation package with medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more.

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