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