Assignment Desk Manager
CBS Austin is looking for a driven, energetic, and creative full-time Assignment Manager. The ideal candidate craves finding stories daily, getting them first, and helping to plan for reporting them on all platforms. You must be organized, communicate clearly and work efficiently. You will manage a small team with positive energy while setting high expectations while leading by example. You will assist the entire content center with developing their best outcomes for our coverage day.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Gathering news affecting the community
- Preparing story items for presentation in the newscasts and on digital/social platforms and be able to post to digital platforms on a timely basis, especially for breaking news.
- Assisting in the efficient operation of the assignment desk
- Lead planning on news and station special projects
- Partnering with other members of the leadership team on strategy and marketing of news products
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Direct supervision of select staff members
Required skills and qualifications include, but are not limited to:
- A minimum of one (1) year of assignment desk experience or equivalent
- A commitment to journalistic standards of ethics and accuracy
- The ability to communicate effectively
- Strong sense of organization and time management
- Basic computer knowledge/word processing skills
- General knowledge and interest in local, national, and world news
- The ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
- Proficiency with Facebook, Twitter, and emerging social media
- A bachelor's degree with a major in journalism is preferred
This is a full-time salaried position and will require working a flexible schedule that includes nights and holidays.