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Communications
Assignment Editor
Supervised, coordinated and assigned news coverage to 300 anchors, reporters and producers for ABCNews.com, World
News, [company name] with a strong focus on foreign news.
- Leveraged social media and other new media technology to start a conversation on news stories.
- Researched and gathered information on developing stories and advancing new and creative stories for ABC News
- Provided technical and problem-solving support for field teams.
- Traveled to breaking news stories and created mini bureaus for developing coverage and logistical plans.
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Media And Communication
Assignment Editor
Determines story coverage and coordinates assignment of photographers and news chopper.
- Participates in news briefings and assists in research and development of stories.
- Maintains contact with outside news agencies, including police and fire departments, to obtain information for potential news items.
- Proofreads and edits news copy to ensure accuracy and adherence to ethical and legal standards.
- Ensures that news staff remains abreast of all breaking news assignments and provides updates on previous assignments.
- Coordinated the dissemination of information amongst three LNS (local news service) desks located in Philadelphia.
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Mass Communications
Assignment Editor
- Learned many marketing aspects and techniques from Beryl J. Wolk (marketed ESPN, QVC, and Comcast)
- Composed emails and Internet marketing ideas for various businesses.
- Performed various office duties including answering phones, data entry, conference calls, photocopying, etc.
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Electronic Media Journalism
Assignment Editor
- Set up stories for weekend news crews to cover by reaching out to potential story contacts during the week
- Oversaw news coverage during major sporting events and maintained contact with team members and media representatives
- Wrote stories for station website
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years in workforce
Television Production
Communications
Producer/writer/assignment Editor
- Wrote Stories for all available morning and evening newscasts
- Developed sources to obtain information about breaking news stories
- Determined relevance of news stories to include in potential newscasts
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Film
Assignment Editor
- Researched and created news stories on a daily basis
- Sought local perspectives on important national stories for newscasts
- Wrote clear and concise daily web stories on local news
- Effectively relayed information to newsroom producers and reporters
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Journalism / Mass Communications
Professional Writing
Assignment Editor/writer
- Coordinated daily press conferences, events, and court schedules for daily broadcast.
- Set up relevant interviews using source contacts.
- Gathered content and provided story ideas relevant to NewsFix target audience.
- Wrote content for NewsFix broadcast and Website.
- Provided clips and graphics for written stories.
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Electronic Media
Assignment Editor
- Planned story coverage for each day
- Responsible for breaking news decisions
- Ensured unbiased coverage
- Organized and planned all advanced stories
- Prepared schedule for all newsroom staff
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English Literature
Sigma Tau Delta English
Assignment Editor
- Monitor stories from various sources including scanner traffic, all newspapers, wire services, and social media
- Supervise the news desk and assign reporters and cameramen in three zones
- Work and coordinate with producers to determine content needs
- Contact news sources as needed and confirm information gathered
- Lead daily story meetings to discuss all-possible news stories and video sources
- Work with the News Director and Executive Producers to develop plans for the afternoon and evening broadcasts
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Major:public Relations Minor:english
Business Administration
Assignment Editor/web Editor
- Plan, implement and help guide the news coverage for over 40 reporters & photographers in market 36 of 209.
- Write web & social media content; Send breaking news alerts; Monitor scanners and multiple sources for news.
- Fluent in ENPS, MediaOS, AppBoy, UpLynk, Oasis, FTP, TVU, MS Office, Apple OS, and social media platforms.
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History
Assignment Editor
- Coordinate and dispatch multiple crews to cover local news events
- Monitor emergency scanners and other media
- Interact with public as first point of contact with the station
- Facilitate communications between crews in the field, staff in the studio and newsroom, and numerous other sources including officials, spokespeople, other media outlets, and business owners.
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Broadcast Journalism
Associate Producer & Assignment Editor
- Write clear accurate copy and scripts; work on a strict deadlines
- Coordinate with studio, graphics, assignment desk, and field crew
- Use ENPS
- Monitor News 12 content and police scanners
- Schedule crews and suggest news stories
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Communications
Freelance Assignment Editor
- Research and generate stories for reporters.
- Work closely with producers, web and news management to set up stories for reporters and photographers.
- Monitor social media platforms, wire services and police scanners for breaking news.
- Gather news sources and contacts for our news team.
- Ensure that newsworthy events are put in future assignment planning files.
- Work with affiliated partners to provide or receive video feeds and/or coordinate event coverage.
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Communication
Freelance Assignment Editor
- Newsroom point person for reporters, producers, and photographers.
- Research & develop new story ideas; monitor local newspapers, social media, scanners & televisions for stories.
- Communicate with local affiliates for coverage of all New England.
- Dispatch and plan where reporters need to go for stories requiring coverage.
- Make frequent phone calls for interviews with legal offices, business owners, and families.