Cox Media Group is hiring: Assignment Editor - WSB TV in Atlanta

WSB-TV Channel 2 is looking for a creative and enthusiastic Assignment Editor to join our team in Atlanta, Georgia. We are looking for a candidate who loves a quest for knowledge, can put together a complex puzzle even when one piece is missing, and wants to make the newsroom operations an important part of their career.

The ideal candidate must be able to own breaking news logistics in a highly competitive market while having excellent news judgment. In addition, successful candidates must have an understanding of coverage on all platforms and are expected to help generate story ideas. Our Assignment Editors work in collaboration with our Digital Producers and are trained to distribute content on all our platforms. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to multi-task, possess exceptional communication skills, and thrive under deadline pressure.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day news coverage, including assigning stories to reporters and photographers, coordinating response to breaking news and severe weather, and future planning for upcoming events.
• Maintain contact with various police, business, and government agencies.
• Answer phones, dispatch crews, listen to scanners, and follow social media to develop stories for use on-air and digital.
• Manage daybook/daily planner by inputting information on upcoming events with background and contact information.
• Monitor scanners, social media, station email, and other news outlets for stories not on our radar.
• Quickly work to confirm information that is breaking.
• Participate in news editorial and planning meetings.
• Communicate information on news updates and breaking news to managers and digital staff.
• Manage logistics of assigning crews, vehicles, and live gear.
• Coordinate and fulfill requests from other CMG and ABC affiliates, as well as the network.
• Ensure daily content generation goals are met.
• Write breaking news updates for web and social media digital content.
• Ability to work varying shifts, including nights, overnights, and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong news judgment, ethics, and knowledge of legal standards are a must.
• Must be extremely aggressive in pursuit of breaking news and verification of unconfirmed information.
• Familiarity with use of social media as news gathering tools.
• Excellent writing, grammar, and copy-editing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding of iNews is preferred.
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience working on a local TV news assignment desk is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four-year College or University in Journalism or Communications preferred.

About Cox Media Group
CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 49 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 10 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo, and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visit www.coxmediagroup.com.

CMG is a special place. Here, we rely on our winning mindset and deep expertise to find creative solutions, think differently, and work together to positively impact the people and communities we serve. It's where we connect and inspire diverse audiences every day and everywhere with our unmatched content, products, services, and people.

At CMG, we take pride in our collaborative and open environment, where everyone feels valued, seen, and heard. Our shared commitment to living our company's core Values – Teamwork, Diversity, Integrity, Quality, and Fiscal Responsibility - propels us every day, in everything we do. We encourage you to explore #LifeAtCMG, where you can bring your best, authentic self to work, think boldly, and make a difference.

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CMG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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