News Assignment Editor

KOMO/KUNS are seeking a detail oriented, aggressive, energetic, and creative full-time News Assignment Editor!

Core Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily editorial planning across broadcast, digital, streaming, and social platforms.
• Monitor breaking news andtrending topics to identify coverage opportunities.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of information distributed across all platforms.
• Work closely with digital, broadcast, and social team to adapt stories appropriately for each channel.
• Maintain communication with field crews, assignment editors, producers, and managers throughout the day.
• Vet and verify information from scanners, social media, and community sources.
• Liaise with external partners (public information officers, agencies, community leaders, networks, other stations, and freelancers).
• Oversee logistics such as crew scheduling, equipment deployment, and live coverage coordination.
• Contribute editorial judgment during breaking news and high-pressure situations.
• Uphold ethical standards, legal requirements, and organizational editorial policies.
• Perform website updates in breaking news situations

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Strong multiplatform editorial skills, including understanding of broadcast, digital newswriting, and social media best practices.
• Exceptional news judgment and the ability to prioritize in a fast-moving, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency with newsroom tools, such as iNews, analytics dashboards, and social media monitoring tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask across multiple storylines, teams, and technology platforms.
• Strong fact-checking and verification skills with understanding of journalistic ethics.
• Comfort with breaking news workflows, including managing live shots, field crews, and rapid updates.