Assignment Desk Editor PT

ResponsibilitiesHelp lead and communicate coverage during breaking news, with the focus on accuracy, urgency, and balanceMonitor law enforcement, fire, and official social media communications, and make "beat-checks" to determine story coverageUnderstand and support our brand of Covering Colorado First, which requires identifying stories that impact the communityCreate and edit engaging and creative content for digital platformsGuide newsroom logistics and provide editorial support for MSJs, producers, and photojournalistsIdentify and generate stories that will create a buzzAvailable to work nights, weekends, and early morningsRequirementsPrior experience in a newsroomExcellent writing skills, with the ability to produce accurate and compelling content quicklyKnowledge of online content management systemsSalary RangeHiring Salary Range: $25.0 - $25.0.Equal Employment OpportunityParamount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.J-18808-Ljbffr