Assignment Editor
CBS
Miami, FLFull Time Job
CBS O&O in Miami (WFOR) is looking for an aggressive Assignment Editor who has a passion for news and a desire to win the big story. The ideal candidate will also be able to develop community stories that have true impact in South Florida.
Responsibilities
• Manage news crews and assignments
• Must be able to manage logistics under intense deadlines
• Monitor phones, scanners and social media
• Contribute to daily editorial meetings
• Review news releases and monitor local news sources
• Produce content and post to digital platforms
Requirements
• At least 1-2 years assignment desk experience
• College degree is preferred, but not required
• Expert multi-tasker who thrives under pressure
• Flexible with schedule: breaking news, cover any shifts that need coverage
CBS News and Stations is home to the nation's #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH O'DONNELL, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations' top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News' streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today's digital age.