Newsource Assignmt Editor/Prod

Newsource Assignmt Editor/Prod

This role takes on the duties of an assignment editor for affiliates by assisting the Senior Producer in deciding and executing coverage for that audience. Staff work on the Newsource Live Desk includes: answering affiliate phone calls, programming Newsource's multiple live channels; coordinating live shots for affiliates with Network and/or Newsource reporters; supporting the Wire service; booking live shots and video feeds for affiliates working at the facilities; booking satellite time; coordinating travel for field crews; writing advisories for live and package offerings; using social media to communicate with affiliates. AE/P's also ensure Newsource-produced packages and live shots strictly abide by the editorial, legal and standards and practices of the Network. In addition, the Newsource Assignment Editor/Producer fills in when needed as a writer and/or package producer. The AE/P may include occasional travel as a field producer. A majority of the individual's time is spent on the Newsource Live Desk.