Assignment Editor
Current- Monitors scanners, social media and other aggregators for breaking news. - Acts as liaison between newsroom managers, producers and reporters to communicate editorial plans.- Researches local and national stories.- Conducts outreach to sources for verification. - Pitches stories and potential assignments for dayside reporters and crews.- Assigns station resources to selected stories; dispatches reporters and crews.- Remains in constant contact with DCPI, FDNY and other city agencies.- Performs other duties as assigned.