Assignment Editor
Full Time
The Lion
Job Summary:
We’re looking for someone with newsroom experience to join our team as an Assignment Editor. This role involves finding and assigning stories, editing submissions, managing freelancers, and producing original content for our news publication, The Lion.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with editors to understand angles and prioritize coverage
- Monitor news sources to identify potential original stories
- Identify stories for republication from partner publications
- Assign Lion reporters/freelancers to cover specific stories or events
- Track the progress of assignments and adjust plans as news develops
- Handle the administration of freelancers, including invoice approval
- Edit filed stories for publication, and publish through our website
- Write news stories with original reporting as needed
Qualifications:
- Deadline-oriented and organized
- Superb attention to detail with ability to follow instructions
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage writers
- Clear communicator who can motivate and maintain accountability
- Self-starter and cooperative team-player
- Inquisitive reporter
Requirements:
- Newsroom experience, including as a reporter (3+ years)
- Proficient editor (1+ years)
- Familiarity with AP Style
- Familiarity with WordPress and simple photo editing