Assignments Manager

Job Description

WTHI-TV is seeking an experienced Assignments Manager to join our award-winning team. We’re a smaller market station, but we take news seriously.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Assist in the day-to-day news gathering efforts for the news department
Help determine coverage needs
Maintain file of planned news events
Generate source-driven, compelling daily story ideas
Help conduct daily story meetings
Verify news stories through research
Make beat calls and develop news contacts and sources
Monitor police/fire scanners, email tips, news releases, faxes and phone tips for breaking news and story updates
Update newsroom staff and web team of news items and story updates
Coordinate support for crews in the field who need calls made and stories set up
Coordinate sharing of video with network, outside news services and “sister” stations
Participate in planning of future news coverage with News Director
Assist in supervision of live shots and newsroom operations when needed
Other job related duties as required

Required Skills

Job Requirements:

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment under pressure of strict deadlines
Good geographic knowledge of Wabash Valley
Strong news judgment and leadership skills
Previous experience in journalism/communications (preferred)
Valid Indiana or Illinois driver’s license and clean criminal/driving record
Ability to operate basic office equipment including a personal computer, telephone, fax machine and copier

Special Skills (Preferred):

Non-linear video editing
ENPS

Pre-Employment Background Check

Education Required

College degree in journalism or related field (preferred)

Benefits

About Allen Media Broadcasting:

Allen Media Broadcasting offers strong benefits including health, vision, dental and life insurance for full-time employees and a 401(k) contribution plan for all employees.

How to Apply

Please apply at:

https://allenmediabroadcasting.com/careers/wthi.html

EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED