KOLN/KGIN-TV is accepting applications for a Full-time Assignment Manager.
Our assignment manager is someone who is ready to take the next step in newsroom leadership and who would see his/herself as the center of all information coming into the Lincoln newsroom. The select candidate has decisive news judgment and knows how to find stories that lead the market every day. He/she needs to be aware of the market and its news, able to assign colleagues, able to work with News Director and Executive Producer in coordinating staff and work with at least five other stations in Nebraska in sharing content on a daily basis. The select candidate keeps an ear out for breaking news and collaborates with other newsroom leaders in coverage and live shots. He/She must convey a sense of urgency when making assignments to spot news. And, he/she must have organizations skills to keep a regular list of follow-ups on important stories.
Qualifications include, but are not limited to: professional journalism experience including story idea generation, research, news coverage coordination, live shot and interview arrangement, professional phone skills and assignments experience; strong workload, deadline and staff management abilities; knowledge of market’s issues and its people; clear, professional communication and leadership abilities; Computer, writing and video skills, including typing and editing/computer operations; etc.
Submit resume, references, and a cover letter noting where you saw this vacancy posting:
By email to hr@1011now.com
By fax to 402.467.9461
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Only if you don’t have electronic access, please mail your resume to or complete an application at:
KOLN/KGIN-TV
Attn: Human Resources
840 North 40th Street
Lincoln, NE 68503