WOWT Assignment Editor

CoJMC career opportunity
CoJMC career opportunity

Minimum Application Deadline: COB December 28, 2012
Maximum Application Deadline: COB January 15, 2013

Station Management reserves the right to hire within the minimum and maximum deadlines.
Applicants will be notified of Position Closing.

The assignment editor’s primary responsibility is to plan and coordinate daily news coverage. Beyond that this person is responsible for planning and coordinating coverage on special projects and to participate in and help carry out strategic news planning. Must Have Regular and timely attendance & flexibility for Changing Operational Needs. This is a high stress level position because of the nature of the job and the amount of information that must be processed.

Qualifications:
--Bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism or related field.
--Prior experience as an assignment editor, reporter, photographer, producer or anchor/reporter.
--Knowledge of Mobile Newsroom technology
--Strong problem solving skills and ability to juggle multiple tasks at the same time are required
--Strong people skills and the ability to communicate with other people are necessary.

Physical Requirements:
--Acute listening skills to be able to monitor emergency radio transmissions.

Submit resume and cover letter electronically to:

hr@wowt.com
By fax to 402.233.7885
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Only if you don’t have electronic access, please mail your resume to or complete an application at:
WOWT-TV
Attn: Human Resources
3501 Farnam Street
Omaha, NE 68131

WOWT-TV is a drug-free company and requires pre-employment drug and background testing. EOE (All positions must show flexibility for evolving or changing operational needs. Hours, shifts, responsibilities, etc. are subject to change at management discretion.)