Assignment Editor (Full-time) - (West Palm Beach, FL)

The WPTV assignment desk is in search of a dynamic, determined, experienced and inquisitive news person to join our team. The ideal candidate would thrive under pressure of aggressive deadlines and breaking news and be comfortable with juggling many tasks at once. This person would help set the tone for the day and support the one morning show in the DMA. A normal day on the desk involves Listening to police and fire scanners for breaking news Contacting Public Info Officers to confirm info Dispatching reporters, photographers and helicopter out to scenes Responding to viewer calls, emails and facebook messages Searching (and pitching) news stories Arranging guests and setting up interviews Writing content for the web Researching info for newscasts Staying on top of city and county meetings for highlights relevant to our viewers Scouring social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat) for clickable content for our Real Time newsroom.