Job Posting: Full Time NWCN Assignment Editor
Brief Description of Duties
NorthWest Cable News is searching for a strong multi-tasking journalist who will be responsible for finding, researching, and advocating news stories. Will coordinate feeds, information and coverage plans with Belo affiliates in Seattle, Portland, Spokane and Boise and other news partners. Monitor various sources for developing and breaking news. Aggressively pursue telephone and on-set interviews under intense deadlines. Coordinate multiple video feeds and fact-check information in both a daily and breaking news environment. Process viewer/news emails. Responsible for ordering newsroom supplies on a monthly basis with the News Director’s approval. Assist with web publishing and news information postings on Twitter.
Qualifications
College degree with minimum one year broadcast or print experience preferred, preferably on the assignment desk. Excellent written and oral communication skills, good organizational skills, and strong computer skills. Must be assertive, decisive, and able to work in a team environment and under pressure.
If qualified, please send a copy of your resume, and a cover letter, via email to hr@king5.com or mail to:
HUMAN RESOURCES #N10R02
Northwest Cable News
333 DEXTER AVE. N.
Seattle, WA 98109
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