Assignment Editor - (West Springfield, MA)

POSITION DETAILS The Assignment Editor coordinates the news gathering efforts of News Reporters/Photographers. This position also assists with producing, writing, and assembling the newscast. Essential Job Functions 55% - Generate news story ideas by researching reporter leads, newspapers, monitoring emergency scanners, magazines, and other potential news sources. 20% - Maintains communications with in-house staff and field news crews for proper coordination of news gathering efforts. Schedules interviews for news crews. 15% - Responds to all incoming calls from the public, viewers, and from reporter/photographers in the field. Maintains daily contact with police and fire agencies. 5% - Coordinates reports from affiliate stations and local stringer reports. Reviews and files all newsroom incoming mail and faxes. Maintains news files. 5% - Writes nightly story summary to include follow-up ideas and suggestions for the morning staff. Makes night beat checks. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: