Assignment Coordinator

Assignment Coordinator Job Description

Assists assignment manager and assignment editors in carrying out responsibilities of assignment desk, including coordinating and organizing daily field crew files and feeds, locating and retrieving file and archival materials, answering telephones, making beat checks, and assisting the assignment editors and reporters in setting up stories.

 MAJOR JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Organize daily field drives and retrieves file videos. Use our FTP system to send/receive video files from the field. Make beat checks of police and fire departments. Log/transcribe daily video feeds. Answer viewer phone calls, taking stories from viewers. Check for possible stories via all social media channels. Check email for possible stories and upcoming news events. Listen to viewer complaints; accepts criticism in an even-handed manner; and offers suggestions or answers as appropriate. Watch/log daily competition newscasts.

QUALIFICATIONS

College degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Prefer experience in related field or with a radio or television station.

Excellent journalistic background.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Good communication skills, orally and written.

Able to take direction well

Self-motivated, career oriented and an eager learner

Can perform duties and make decisions under extreme pressure.

Must be capable of interacting positively and productively with others

Excellent people skills

Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, overnight shifts, etc.

KTLA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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