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Assignments Manager

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

 

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

§   College degree in journalism or related field (preferred)

§   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

 

********* EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED *********

 

Pre-Employment Background Check

Please apply at:

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

 

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.

 

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