WOWT is accepting applications for a full-time Assignment Editor
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.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Reports directly to News Director of WOWT.
Plan and coordinate daily news coverage.
Participation in strategic news planning.
Long range planning for special events coverage, sweeps and in-depth stories.
Work with reporters to enhance “beat” system.
Maintain weekly newsroom schedule and court calendar.
Regular, consistent attendance a must.
· Strong Management skills.
Strong people skills and the ability to communicate with other people are necessary.
A passion for local news
Strong problem solving skills and ability to juggle multiple tasks at the same time are required
Bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism or related field.
· Other Duties as Assigned
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