Assignment Editor
CBS WFOR-TV in Miami has an opening for an Assignment Editor who can determine news assignments as supervised by the Managing Editor; Monitor law enforcement frequencies and fire frequencies on newsroom scanners for spot news; Telephone law enforcement and fire fighting agencies to learn if spot news must be assigned; check wires for on air bulletins or special reports and new story assignments; prepare a situationer describing in detail what stories are being covered, who is covering them, and approximately how much air time is required for each story; gather information by telephone on news stories which are not assigned to reporters; participate in story meetings to inform participants of events being covered; schedule remote trucks (ENG/SNG) for live news stories or interviews; develop contacts in community and cultivate those contacts for news stories; perform other duties which may be assigned from time to time bases upon events of the day. Requirements : Applicants should have a minimum 2-3 years assignment desk experience. Knowledge of television broadcasting and familiarity with South Florida area. Two years college. Reports to: Alissa Merlo Managing Editor If you would like to apply, please note the requirements for the position(s) which interest you, and visit the CBS Television Stations employment site. It is the continuing policy of CBS to afford equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or disabled veteran status; and to conform to applicable laws and regulations. This policy of equal employment covers all aspects of the employment relationship including application, initial employment, promotion, transfer, selection for training opportunities and wage/salary administration. CBS recognizes that its continued growth and business success depends on the development and utilization of the full range of the nation’s human resources. POSTED 11/4/11
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