ASSIGNMENT EDITORS
Freelance Assignment Desk Editor - Bronx
News 12 Networks
Bronx, NY
Cablevision`s News 12 Networks delivers local news 24-hours a day to approximately 3.8 million cable homes in the tri-state area. Rainbow Media pioneered the concept of regional news with the launch of the first 24-hour local news network, News 12 Long Island, in 1986. Today, News 12 continues to break ground with our 24-hour operations serving Connecticut, New Jersey, Westchester, Hudson Valley, Brooklyn and The Bronx.
Our continued success and growth has produced the following opportunity for an Assignment Desk Editor in our Bronx, NY operation to coordinate the gathering of news, the generation of story ideas, the scheduling and assignment of coverage, and the delivery of news material to the production team for all News 12 Services. Need to work with news management, producers and reporters to plan well-rounded news coverage, maintain extensive working files of possible stories, background information and news sources as well as gather information about news as it develops and communicate it effectively and accurately to the production team. Must collaborate with managers and producers to select stories for coverage and to keep them up to date, schedule and order facilities including satellite time, assign and coordinate the distribution of news gathering equipment and assist with scheduling of reporters, truck op/editors/photographers and assignment editors. Should take an active role in planning in-depth series and special coverage, acting as producer or reporter as called for and work accurately under pressure. Responsible for dispatching news crews, maintaining schedule logs, dealing with telephone story tips, listening to police radios, reading newswires and e-mail, and staying in contact with sources in order to stay up to date with breaking news. Must also be able to write stories when assigned, train less experienced personnel, represent News 12 services in a courteous and professional manner, participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Ideal candidate needs a minimum of four years of full-time News 12 experience. Must have a commitment to journalistic standards of ethics and accuracy with an enthusiasm for journalism. Must be proficient with newsroom computer systems with a thorough knowledge of news gathering technology and extensive knowledge of Internet research tactics. Should have strong knowledge of local communities, issues and newsmakers and demonstrated leadership ability. Must have a demonstrated ability to plan creatively to maximize efficiency and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines as well as work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays. Bachelor`s degree with a major in journalism is preferred. To submit resume, please copy the URL below into your browser. Cablevision is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
http://jobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25032&siteid=5181&Areg=2BR&Qsite=5180&Codes=EXT,ITVS
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Freelance Assignment Desk Editor
News 12 Networks
Woodbury, NY
Cablevision`s News 12 Networks delivers local news 24-hours a day to approximately 3.8 million cable homes in the tri-state area. Rainbow Media pioneered the concept of regional news with the launch of the first 24-hour local news network, News 12 Long Island, in 1986. Today, News 12 continues to break ground with our 24-hour operations serving Connecticut, New Jersey, Westchester, Hudson Valley, Brooklyn and The Bronx.
Our continued success and growth has produced the following opportunity for an Assignment Desk Editor in our Woodbury, NY operation to coordinate the gathering of news, the generation of story ideas, the scheduling and assignment of coverage, and the delivery of news material to the production team for all News 12 Services. Need to work with news management, producers and reporters to plan well-rounded news coverage, maintain extensive working files of possible stories, background information and news sources as well as gather information about news as it develops and communicate it effectively and accurately to the production team. Must collaborate with managers and producers to select stories for coverage and to keep them up to date, schedule and order facilities including satellite time, assign and coordinate the distribution of news gathering equipment and assist with scheduling of reporters, truck op/editors/photographers and assignment editors. Should take an active role in planning in-depth series and special coverage, acting as producer or reporter as called for and work accurately under pressure. Responsible for dispatching news crews, maintaining schedule logs, dealing with telephone story tips, listening to police radios, reading newswires and e-mail, and staying in contact with sources in order to stay up to date with breaking news. Must also be able to write stories when assigned, train less experienced personnel, represent News 12 services in a courteous and professional manner, participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Ideal candidate needs a minimum of four years of full-time News 12 experience. Must have a commitment to journalistic standards of ethics and accuracy with an enthusiasm for journalism. Must be proficient with newsroom computer systems with a thorough knowledge of news gathering technology and extensive knowledge of Internet research tactics. Should have strong knowledge of local communities, issues and newsmakers and demonstrated leadership ability. Must have a demonstrated ability to plan creatively to maximize efficiency and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines as well as work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays. Bachelors degree with a major in journalism is preferred. To submit resume, please copy the URL below into your browser. Cablevision is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
http://jobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25032&siteid=5181&Areg=15BR&Qsite=5180&Codes=EXT,ITVS
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