KHOU-TV in Houston is looking for an Assignment Desk Editor with experience in a medium/large market with solid news judgment; a hunger for breaking news; great people skills and the will to win in an extremely busy top 10 TV market. We are looking for an assignment editor who’s willing to step up, take action without waiting to be told, and is able to communicate you’ve taken on the task.

Responsibilities:

Knows how to quickly track down and confirm information that will be used on air, online and across KHOU social platforms.
Has strong news judgement.
Knows how to monitor and find stories on social media platforms.
Can listen to and quickly respond to audio on police/fire/EMS scanners.
Can multi-task on a number of different stories and breaking news in a speedy and professional manner.
Flexible work hours, understand that work may be necessary on weekends/holidays.

Requirements:

BA/BS degree preferred
Highly organized and able to thrive on deadline
Excellent communication skills
Must be deadline-oriented, maintaining quality while staying on tight schedules
Expect to work early mornings, nights or weekends
Gather and share story updates, tips and information internally
Review and respond efficiently to news tips, emails, user-generated content and social media messages to identify unique, local and engaging content
Do all necessary reporting efforts to turn information into CONFIRMED content, such as make calls, get pictures or video to support a story, research and confirm information, etc. 
Be a leader in editorial meetings and conversations, regularly pitch stories
Work across all parts of the newsroom – collaborate with digital managers, newsroom leaders, producers, reporters, photographers and editors to coordinate the accurate development and distribution of content across all editorial platforms
Experience navigating databases like Nexis, Public Data, Pacer, court systems, etc.
Experience with filing FOI requests
Knowledge of greater Houston geography is preferred

Benefits:

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.

Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician for themselves and each of their family members through Spring Health.

TEGNA’s Paid Time Off (PTO) program begins with 15 days of PTO for full-time employees, and nine paid holidays.

*Union employees should refer to their collective bargaining agreement for details specific to their benefits.

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.

EEO statement:

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com

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