Hawaii News Now is looking for an aggressive assignment editor with solid news judgment who can handle multiple tasks simultaneously and adjust to a constantly changing environment. The ideal candidate must be calm in the chaos while evaluating resources, making good decisions, and communicating clearly and effectively under a deadline.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Plan and execute multiplatform news coverage
- Assist with the daily flow of news to the newsroom for appropriate coverage on-air and on the station’s digital/ streaming platforms
- Manage logistics and resources
- Communicate clearly and effectively with broadcast and digital producers, field crews
- Gather meaningful news information from various sources; generate story ideas, discern credible news tips, and assign news crews
- Develop story ideas, confirm information
- Monitor email, and social media
- Monitor news sources to ensure news is being appropriately covered.
- Take in live feeds and coordinate interviews
- Create and publish content to digital and social media platforms as needed
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience
- At least two years working a major market newsroom assignment desk (or equivalent experience)
- Outstanding editorial skills, interpersonal communication skills, and time management skills
- Working knowledge of AP Style and social media platforms
- Scheduling flexibility is required
Preferred:- Basic knowledge of video and still photography, and editing
- Experience with ENPS preferred
We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account with Company contributions
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employer-paid life and disability benefits
- Paid parental leave benefits
- Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
- 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
- Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
- Focus on Caring
Salary/Wage:
$50,000/year dependent on experience
Shift and Schedule:
Position requires working on weekends and other non-standard work hours.
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#
(Current employees that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro employee portal)
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