Assignment Editor, NBC10 Philadelphia

Lead coverage of breaking/developing news stories both editorially and logistically for both the newsroom and field crews Research, coordinate, pitch & implement coverage of breaking news, continuing coverage and community stories Ability to quickly assess what is needed on coverage of a breaking stories Ability to find & book experts and community members who help define a story Collaborate with the website, social media, and streaming teams Initiate & maintain communication with affiliates & News Channel counterparts Consistently monitor and break news through social media platforms and tools Establish & maintain working story & contact files Working Knowledge of Police Scanners Working knowledge of live production/transmission Able to work independently and as a member of a team Ability to clearly communicate ideas and status updates to both editorial and technical teams Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or Communications. At least 4 years’ experience including: work in a broadcast news environment, coordinating assignments, generating story ideas. Two years’ experience as an Assignment Editor. Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.