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TEGNA Inc. is a publicly traded media company committed to delivering trusted local news and services. KING 5 in Seattle seeks an Assignment Desk Editor to lead content planning, manage breaking news coverage, and support the newsroom with engaging local stories.

Skills

  • Ability to plan and manage newsroom content efficiently
  • Strong editorial judgment and news awareness
  • Proficiency in monitoring and interpreting news sources and social media
  • Skill in digital content production
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure during breaking news

Responsibilities

  • Discover and produce unique, local, and engaging content
  • React quickly to breaking news and communicate plans to staff
  • Monitor public safety radio systems and user-generated content for breaking news
  • Assist with story planning and identifying major coverage opportunities
  • Provide editorial guidance and manage newsroom logistics
  • Utilize multiple social media platforms to identify stories
  • Search and locate criminal and civil documents for news distribution
  • Perform digital producing during major breaking news events
  • Maintain knowledge of key political, business, and public figures in the Northwest
  • Apply audience insights and metrics to content planning and execution
  • Collaborate with other TEGNA stations and partners for trending content sharing

Education

  • Relevant education or experience in journalism or related field

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance
  • Disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Free virtual doctor and therapy sessions
  • Generous paid time off and nine paid holidays annually
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Tegna Inc. is an American publicly traded broadcast, digital media and marketing services company headquartered in Tysons, Virginia. It was created on June 29, 2015, when the Gannett Company split into two publicly traded companies.

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