News Assignment Editor

KEYE Austin/Telemundo is seeking a detail oriented, aggressive, energetic, and creative full-time News Assignment Editor! Skills and Experience: • Assign and track news crews • Identify and develop daily content • Write and post content to station website and social media sites • Compelling and accurate writing • Monitor social media and react to breaking news, make beat checks, monitor web sites and social media, react to developing news • Develop and maintain contacts and sources to enterprise story ideas • Listen for and respond to breaking news • Assisting in the efficient operations of the assignment desk Requirements and Qualifications: • Minimum of 1-2 years of assignment desk experience preferred • Commitment to journalistic standards of ethics and accuracy • Ability to communicate effectively • Basic computer knowledge/word processing skills • General knowledge and interest in local, national and world news • Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlin