Assignment Editor _ Part Time

The Assignments Editor is the frontline of information gathering and story assignments.

• Tracks stories from all sources including government agencies, social media, wire services and community groups
• Dispatches photographers, reporters and other personnel to cover stories
• Coordinates logistics for news personnel
• Participates in daily story assignment discussions, story development, provides updates to stories
• Follows up on previous stories
• Edits video clips as assigned
• Potential for writing stories for the web and other eMedia platforms
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites and by phone in a professional/customer service-based manner
• Performs other duties as assigned by management

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Minimum two years’ experience in news operations
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexibility to work any shift
• Compensation - $25/hr+ commensurate with skills and experience
• KTLA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.