Desk Editor Job at Motion Recruitment, Los Angeles, CA

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  • Motion Recruitment
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

An American multinational mass media and entertainment company is actively looking for a detail-oriented and creative Assignment Desk Editor to join their team. It is an initial 2-month contract with potential for extension or conversion. This is an onsite role Monday-Friday 9am-6pm PDT so local candidates are required.

This exciting opportunity offers a positive work environment, strong culture, and potential for growth and skill development. As the Assignment Desk Editor one will act as a central hub for newsgathering, managing logistics, and facilitating communication across various platforms.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or Communications.
  • At least 4 years’ experience including: work in a broadcast news environment, coordinating assignments, generating story ideas. ·
  • Two years’ experience as an Assignment Editor.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

What You Will Be Doing

Daily Responsibilities

  • Break stories, work contacts and react quickly and aggressively to breaking news.
  • Gather information for newscasts, set up stories in advance and assist newscast producer in all aspects of the show.
  • Monitor police and emergency scanners and electronic/printed sources for news.
  • Enterprise story ideas and work with reporters and producers to develop stories.
  • Conceive and execute news coverage and make front line editorial decisions on a story-by-story basis.
  • Develop story ideas and clearly articulate them.
  • Participate in daily planning meetings.
  • Coordinate with other departments to complete stories and projects.
  • Create and coordinate short-range planning to meet department editorial goals.
  • Facilitate the news gathering process and ensure comprehensive coverage of all news stories.
  • Dispatch crews and information in a timely and organized manner.
  • Coordinate reporters, photographers, and other personnel to cover stories.
  • Set up and coordinate live remotes inside and outside the building.
  • Multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines. ·
  • Monitor journalistic and editorial elements of newsgathering in the field.
  • Monitor blogs, social media, and local papers for potential stories.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Local area, Remote job, Monday to Friday,

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