Assignment Editor

2024-2025/06  Assignment Editor

As of November 20, 2024

Job Listing: Assignment Editor

Responsibilities included but are not limited to manning assignment desk in various capacities.  Setting up interviews and following up on viewer phone calls.  Researching information and leads, making agency checks, handling news tips and story ideas, phone calls.  Edits, or assists in writing, editing and posting on all multimedia platforms.  Engages users through social media, responds to reader comments and pursues other avenues for integrating with audiences.  Knows how to play big and win weather and breaking news.  Asks tough questions, demands accurate answers, and exhibits extraordinary poise and ethical decision-making skills under pressure. Other duties as assigned

Minimum 2 years news assignment editor experience.  A college degree in Journalism, Communications or a related field is preferred.  Must be able to work well under pressure and deal effectively with last minute deadlines.  Grasp of Spanish/Creole languages helpful.

 ***All of the essential functions of this position are not necessarily described in this posting.

***We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age gender, marital status, disability, matriculation or political affiliation.  Any offer of employment is conditioned on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, investigative background check, employment/education verifications and reference checks.  A valid driver’s license is required.

Please follow link below to apply for Assignment Editor Position:

https://us242.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/wplg/Posting/View/8172

Alissa Gross Merlo

amerlo@wplg.com

WPLG/TV

3401 W. Hallandale Beach Blvd.

Pembroke Park, FL  33023

No phone calls please.