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Assignment Editor, News

WTEN-TV, the Local ABC Affiliate in Albany, New York is hiring a full-time News Assignment Editor for the evening shift. The Assignment editor will also work act as a Web Producer by producing and distributing content elements across several media platforms.

Produce, organize, write, and edit content for newscast
Collaborate with news producers and managers to conceptualize, produce and present content on multiple media platforms
Regularly confer with other team members to pick strongest editorial piece produced daily and optimize those articles for the web sites
Own the editorial and creative development and coverage of assigned stories across multiple platforms, including but not limited to broadcast, digital and web

Requirements & Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Journalism or related degree required
One year minimum experience in newsgathering and/or production
Experience writing, producing and editing on a desktop editing system
Knowledge and understanding of various media platforms
Basic understanding and demonstration of multi-media file formats and strong computer skills
Understand the importance of social media

Benefits:

Hourly Range: $17.00 - $19.00

Competitive compensation package with medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more.

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