Assignment Editor

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DC Assignment Desk Editor(s)
CBS News is looking for an Assignment Desk Editors for our Washington, DC Bureau. The Assignment Editors help facilitate editorial coverage decisions for all shows working directly with Washington Bureau Chief and Deputy Bureau Chief, Washington senior producers for CBS Mornings, CBS Evening News, CBS Face the Nation, CBS Streaming, CBS Newspath and CBS News Special events to ensure we are gathering news elements and deploying coverage teams as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Able to quickly gather and disseminate critical information for air, verifying its accuracy while simultaneously getting interviews and video coverage of the news event
• Effectively manage multiple priorities including both the editorial and logistical components of a story, often on tight deadline
• Identify breaking news and stories of national interest originating from Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.
• Consistent and timely outreach to media contacts and sources during breaking news events.
• Disseminating comprehensive yet concise notes during breaking news events to the CBS News division under strict deadlines.
• Working with bureau leadership to assign and launch crews/teams to breaking news events. Providing updated editorial and logistical information to teams in the field, the Washington bureau, and throughout the CBS News Division domestic and international.
• Responsible for pitching stories and content to the bureau and respective shows on a consistent basis for CBS Mornings, CBS Evening News, CBS Face the Nation, CBS Sunday Morning, CBS Streaming, CBS Radio, CBSN, Newspath, and CBSNews.com.

Requirements:

• Ability to juggle multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Strong news judgement and ability to assist and sometimes coordinate logistical story needs
• In depth understanding of newsgathering
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to listen and receive information quickly and accurately.
• Strong logistical and editorial skills with a working knowledge of national and international politics
• Strong understanding of how to gather news LIVE in the Washington, D.C. area and familiarity with Live U technology, satellite trucks, AVOC, and various fiber drops
• Knowledge of network pool operations at the desk level
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, juggle multiple priorities under tight deadlines, especially in breaking news situations
• Must be willing to work weekends, early mornings, and late shifts as news dictates within this 24/7 environment

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience
• 3 years of experience in a local or national newsroom
• Familiarity with the various D.C. government agencies
• Strong news judgement and ability to assist and sometimes coordinate logistical story needs
• In depth understanding of newsgathering protocols
• Ability to work well independently, and as a team player

These positions are covered by WGA East

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