Assignment Editor _ Part Time
- Location
- CA-Los Angeles;5800 Sunset Blvd (Tribune-KTLA)
- Listed
- 2 days ago
About the role
- The Assignments Editor is the frontline of information gathering and story assignments.
- Tracks stories from all sources including government agencies, social media, wire services and community groups
- Dispatches photographers, reporters and other personnel to cover stories
- Coordinates logistics for news personnel
- Participates in daily story assignment discussions, story development, provides updates to stories
- Follows up on previous stories
- Edits video clips as assigned
- Potential for writing stories for the web and other eMedia platforms
Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites and by phone in a professional/customer service-based manner
Requirements & Skills
Bachelor's degree in journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Minimum two years' experience in news operations
- Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Flexibility to work any shift
Compensation - $25/hr+ commensurate with skills and experience
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Equal opportunity and legal notices
KTLA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
From Nexstar's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 7, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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