applicants
Assignment Desk Editor
at KTUL in Tulsa
November 7, 2011
KTUL, LLC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person shall be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local laws. We invite your assistance on these openings and future possible openings.
POSITION: Assignment Desk Editor DEPARTMENT: News
HOURS: Weekends and Three Days a Week
DATE AVAILABILE: Immediately APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 29, 2011
POSTED AT: KTUL, LLC, 3333 South 29th West Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74101
POSITION SUMMARY: The Assignment Desk Editor schedules assignments based on available personnel Monitors all police and fire radios. Handles customer service with large number of people who call in each day wanting stories covered. Works with producers to make sure stories for newscast are covered. Assigns reporters and photojournalists to news stories. Must be able to direct crews to news locations accurately and quickly using maps, the latest software and GPS systems. Checks news wires and beats each day. Writes and edits stories for online media platforms. Works with the producer to coordinate SNG coverage and requests, and responsible for daily “menu” which spells out stories being covered. This person reports to the Assignment Desk Manager.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: Previous or related experience on a television news assignment desk and/or producing a newscast is preferred. Proven management skills and college degree, helpful, preferably college degree in Journalism. Must be detail oriented, have excellent interpersonal skills, and be highly organized with strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to handle stressful and time sensitive situations.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send resume to the Director of Human Resources, KTUL, LLC, P. O. Box 8, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74101; or apply in person at KTUL Studio, Lookout Mountain, 3333 South 29th West Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma between 8:30AM - 5:30PM, Monday through Friday; or fax resume to (918) 445-9565, or email at hr8@ktul.com. Please no telephone calls. Thank you!
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