Assignment Editor

TEGNA Inc., formerly Gannett Co., Inc., is comprised of a dynamic portfolio of media and digital businesses that provide content that matters and brands that deliver.

KUSA / KTVD-TV, 9NEWS Denver is home to employees who demonstrate an urgent, passionate and unmatched commitment to lead and revolutionize information delivery across all platforms. We are looking for an Assignment Editor to join our fast-paced and dynamic newsroom. This position is responsible for content generation and management as well as monitoring phones, scanners and social media and gathering information about ongoing stories and breaking news. The ideal candidate will contribute to all platforms, maintaining a presence on social media, creating unique digital content and shooting and writing stories for broadcast.

* Reviews all news releases, monitors police and fire scanners, and checks Twitter, Facebook and other local news sources for story ideas * Looks for new, innovative ways to deliver information relevant to viewers * Develops and assigns news stories of the day and plans large news event coverage * Deals with time and logistics to make sure the selected stories are covered efficiently with available staff * Contributes to multiple platforms on a daily basis including writing for the web site, writing for newscasts, creating graphics, shooting and editing video * Makes calls to maintain relationships with local agencies like police departments, courts, etc. * Contacts news management in the event of significant breaking news that requires additional resources or would require interrupting regular programming

* Minimum 1 year newsroom experience; College degree in journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience * Excellent people management skills * Strong communication skills, conflict management and customer service skills * Strong organizational skills in a fast paced environment and deadline driven environment * Requires sound news judgment, the ability to work under tight deadlines and in stressful situations * Must be able to multitask and comfortable with new technology * Must understand basic setup of Satellite and Microwave technology and be prepared to assist with tuning in live shots and feeds