WDIV Local 4 News / ClickOnDetroit

WDIV-TV is looking for a part-time Assignment/Content Editor to join our top-rated team.. The Assignment Editor will work with newsroom leadership, including the Managing Editor, Digital Leaders, Executive Producers and the News Director to execute on short-term and long-term projects.. Maintain editorial direction set by the News Director;. Understand and use internet research tools and social media to contribute content to all of WDIVs platforms TV, Web, Social. To apply please send resume to: Jason Laverty, Managing Editor [email removed]

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WDIV-TV is looking for a part-time Assignment/Content Editor to join our top-rated team. We want someone who lives for breaking news and weather, has exceptional news judgement, is highly organized, is an effective communicator, is efficient and is an excellent planner. The right person for this role can juggle multiple responsibilities and multiple platforms at once. Youll need to bring stories to the table, manage breaking news, leverage social media and help write for all our platforms. The Assignment Editor will work with newsroom leadership, including the Managing Editor, Digital Leaders, Executive Producers and the News Director to execute on short-term and long-term projects. Youll need to be able to see the big picture and understand the content demands of a multi-platform newsroom, all while developing, researching and producing stories from the assignments desk. Responsibilities Maintain editorial direction set by the News Director; Stay on top of current events: local, state, national and world events, along with a working knowledge of people, places and history; Work in tandem with all newsroom managers and staff members to develop daily plans for news coverage; Organize news-related information necessary to make smart daily and long-range editorial decisions for our operation; Listen to scanners, monitor social media channels, make beat checks and identify and gather accurate information from a variety of news sources; Understand and use internet research tools and social media to contribute content to all of WDIVs platforms TV, Web, Social Organize information so reporters, photographers, producers, anchors, digital journalists, and news managers can quickly use that information in their assignments; Ability to write, edit and post content on station website and social media platforms, and contribute to newscasts as needed; Maintain strong people skills and communication skills in a competitive, high-pressure environment; Maintain awareness of media law, including new interpretations of libel and the right to privacy; Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage deadlines; Work flexible hours that may include nights, mornings, weekends and holidays. Working knowledge of the Metro Detroit area is a plus. Qualifications Prefer candidates with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a commercial newsroom College degree in journalism/communications or similar field of study preferred Strong news judgment required; passion for breaking news a must Computer literacy, including newsroom computer systems; knowledge of I-News a plus; Excellent Interpersonal, Communication And Time-management Skills Required Working knowledge of contemporary television and digital news production techniques, including the capabilities of SNG/DSNG trucks, backpack news gathering and helicopters. To apply please send resume to: Jason Laverty, Managing Editor [email removed] Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, investigative background check, employment/education verifications and reference checks. WDIV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition to complying with the requirements of federal law, WDIV will comply with applicable state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Employment Type: Part Time

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