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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Assistant News Editor to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting the News Editor in managing and coordinating all news production activities. This includes planning, scheduling, and editing news stories, as well as coordinating with reporters and other news staff. You will also be responsible for ensuring that all news content is accurate, timely, and relevant to our audience. The ideal candidate for this position is a skilled communicator with a strong understanding of news production processes and a keen eye for detail. You should also be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Assist the News Editor in managing and coordinating news production activities.
- Plan, schedule, and edit news stories.
- Coordinate with reporters and other news staff.
- Ensure that all news content is accurate, timely, and relevant.
- Work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Maintain a strong understanding of news production processes.
- Monitor news feeds and other sources of news.
- Assist in the development of news stories and features.
- Ensure that all news content adheres to ethical and legal standards.
- Provide feedback and guidance to reporters and other news staff.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
- Previous experience in a newsroom environment.
- Strong understanding of news production processes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Keen eye for detail.
- Strong editing skills.
- Knowledge of ethical and legal standards in journalism.
- Ability to work well in a team.
- Proficiency in relevant software applications.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What is your experience with news production?
- How do you handle working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines?
- Can you describe a time when you had to ensure that a news story was accurate and timely?
- How do you ensure that all news content adheres to ethical and legal standards?
- What software applications are you proficient in?