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07/26/2017

Multi-Platform Assignment Editor

WFMY-TV

Category:
Media - Journalism - Newspaper
Position/Title:
Multi-Platform Assignment Editor
Primary Industry:
Broadcasting - Radio - TV
Manage Others:
No
Details:

WFMY-TV in Greensboro, North Carolina is seeking an Assignment Editor/Digital Producer. 
We’re looking for someone willing to cover stories and pursue stories in new ways.  This position is responsible for managing assignments, dealing with logistics, monitoring phones, wires and keeping up with local contacts to ensure newsroom is aware of all potential stories, especially breaking news.  In addition, this position is constantly sourcing new information and writing new content for digital-mobile-social platforms.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitors news releases, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and any other online news sources and posts them to wfmynews2.com
  • Use data to know the market and what types of stories resonates with WFMY News 2’s audiences.
  • Plans and assigns the news stories of the day and large news event coverage.
  • Ability to react in breaking news situation and get it moving on all platforms.
  • Write and adapt broadcast television material for digital properties.
  • Create significant, original, engaging stories for the digital platforms.
  • Create engaging content on Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites that draw eyeballs to digital and to television. 
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workplace.
Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
7/24/2017
Closing Date:
10/30/2017
City:
Greensboro
State:
North Carolina
Experience:
1 Year(s)
Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in journalism/communications or equivalent experience in the field.
  • 1-3 years web/newsroom experience.
  • Strong communication skills, conflict management and customer service skills.
  • Strong organizational skills in a fast paced environment and deadline driven
  • Requires sound news judgment, the ability to work under tight deadlines and in stressful situations.
  • Experience posting stories to digital-mobile-social platforms.
  • The ability to work a flexible schedule.
Contact Company:
Greensboro, NC
Contact E-Mail:
lsrodriguez@tegna.com
Contact Details:
HR 
 

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