Job Details
Assignment Editor, Court TV
Assignment Editor, Court TV
Summary
Responsible for researching and tracking compelling stories to be aired on the appropriate network. Monitors outside news agencies, media platforms, and other news sources to obtain information regarding developing news stories.
Category
Editor
Live Event / On Location Services
Researcher
Location
Greater Atlanta Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Sep 06, 2023
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
Responsible for researching and tracking compelling stories to be aired on the appropriate network. Monitors outside news agencies, media platforms, and other news sources to obtain information regarding developing news stories.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Responsible for communicating with field teams across the country
- Communicates editorial developments to a live control room
- Verifies and confirms legal and true crime news for air
- Communicates news in a breaking news environment
- Confers with producers/editors to coordinate production activities
- May participate in writing and editing activities
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- 3 -5 years of experience in a live news environment, preferably on a national assignment desk
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- Strong editorial skills
- Knowledge of criminal justice system
- Interest in true crime stories and live trial coverage
- Must be able to calmly communicate news in a breaking news environment, handling important information during dramatic emotional live events
- Ability to adapt during breaking news
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day
Attached Files
N/A