Manager, Assignment

ROLE: Individual will coordinate daily news coverage on broadcast and digital platforms, maintain assignment desk functions, uphold performance standards according to policy, and perform duties as required as part of FOX 5/KUSI's news management team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages a team of assignment desk staff to find relevant, compelling, original news content
• Leads daily editorial meetings; decides daily broadcast and digital content, assign crews & manages field crews' workflow and technical logistics throughout day
• Works with reporters, photographers, producers to determine story selection, elements and backup ideas
• Keeps newsroom informed of story developments throughout day
• Listens to scanners, answers phones and emails, regularly research and vets story pitches
• Coordinates live shots and content sharing with affiliates, FOX, News Nation and other partners
• Leads the planning and execution of station and corporate news projects
• Collaborates with other news managers on long term planning, news events, station strategy
• Maintains various station accounts used by the desk for gathering and confirmation information
• Posts stories to station digital platforms and social media sites as needed
• Represents and enforces station policy
• Schedules staff, conducts performance reviews, hire and grow staff
• Other duties as they arise

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism preferred; minimum 5-years experience in a top 50 market newsroom
• Previous management experience preferred
• Knowledge of San Diego area a plus

REQUIREMENTS/JOB SKILLS:

• Extensive knowledge of editorial standards, ethics and media law
• Must have superior organizational skills; be an effective communicator, both oral and written

• Must be nimble with technology, have thorough knowledge of newsroom & field workflow
• Must demonstrate excellent leadership and motivational skills
• Must be able to manage a large staff under extreme pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to direct the efforts of reporters, photographers
• Must be able to operate as a team member as well as a team leader
• Must be able to take suggestions, participate in decision-making, and be flexible in recognizing various points of view
• Must be capable of interacting productively with other employees of the station
• Must be willing to work on weekends, holidays and overnight hours as needed
• Starting $80k commensurate with skill level and experience
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