Digital Assignment Editor

TEGNA

Washington, DC

Full Time

Entry Level

30/hr-35/hr

10 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news. The Digital Assignment Editor role at WUSA9 in Washington, DC offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced newsroom environment, producing and managing digital content, coordinating live coverage, and supporting breaking news efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Write and post stories to all WUSA9 digital/mobile/social platforms.
Identify stories on police scanners.
Answer phones.
Research/confirm breaking news as it happens and report online.
Move broadcast crews to breaking news stories and ensure they have all the details confirmed.
Monitor news releases, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other online news sources.
Use social media mining tools to discover unique content for coverage.
Work with all newsroom departments on content coverage.
Coordinate live streams of news events with a heavy emphasis on breaking news.
Aggregate content for streaming platforms.
Send push alerts to breaking news stories/high-interest content.
Identify compelling, unique stories and user-generated content of interest to our audience.
Pitch story ideas in daily editorial meetings.
Work with reporters to develop assigned stories.
Cultivate trustworthy sources.

Requirements

Be an ethical journalist.
Prior newsroom experience, with at least 1 year digital and/or assignment desk experience.
Excellent writing (stories, social, push notifications), editing and proofreading skills.
Strong knowledge of AP Style.
Proficiency in SEO best practices, video optimization and livestreaming a plus.
Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills.
Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience required.
Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage requests from various sources with an ability to work well with varied personalities within deadlines.
Self-starter who can work well as a member of a team.
Deadline-driven and able to multitask/perform well in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule as warranted by vacations/breaking news coverage (including weekend shifts).

Nice to Have

Proficiency in SEO best practices, video optimization and livestreaming.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience required.

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and eye care coverage.
Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance.
Disability and life insurance.
401(k) program with company match and immediate vesting.
Nine free virtual doctor's appointments through Teladoc.
Twelve free annual therapy sessions through Spring Health.
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and nine paid holidays per year.

Working at TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. values diversity and inclusion, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds to add to their collaborative culture. They are committed to equal opportunity employment and reasonably accommodating individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

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