NYC: Coordinator, Creative services and overnight assignment editor for NY1 news
Job Title: Coordinator, Creative Services (FT)
SUMMARY
Is responsible for coordinating the activities of Creative Services Department and maintaining records and invoices.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
Assists Director Of Creative Services and Producers in day to day activities of Creative Services Dept.
Administration:
• Prepares and implements POs and new vendor applications
• Handles invoices and billing
• Maintains budget and invoice records.
• Coordinates PSA distribution and maintains records
• Assists with merchandising and marketing efforts
Coordinating and Scheduling:
• Coordinates, schedules and assists in-house and on-location shoots.
• Schedules salon appointments and coordinates make-up orders for talent
• Assists Manager with production schedule
• Coordinates sales-related paperwork and sponsorship materials
Support:
• Assists producers in production of on-air promos
• Compiles footage for use in promotions
• Searches Internet for information pertaining to projects
• Provides support for sales department, graphics and PR
Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
• College degree required.
• One year administrative experience- preferable with media related company. Familiarity with Word and Excel a must. Organization skills a must.
Time Warner Cable supports a drug-free environment and is EOE M/F/V/D
To apply please submit resume and cover letter to the Time Warner website at www.timewarner.jobs: Req detail 96076BR : COORDINATOR -CREATIVE SERVICES.
Job Title: Overnight Assignment Editor (FT), NY1 News
SUMMARY
Is responsible for supervising and coordinating the news gathering process, researching, verifying and bringing breaking stories to air. Strong knowledge of city agencies and newsmakers required.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
News Coverage
•Maintains contact with outside news agencies, police and fire departments, and other sources regarding developing news items and possible stories.
•Listens to scanners for breaking news.
•Watches content of other news stations to make certain that we have the most updated information.
•Updates producers of developing news stories.
•Prepares rundown of news stories and assignment sheets.
•Follows-up on news tips to decide what is news worthy and what is not.
•Determines priority and assigns coverage to news units.
•Assigns work to researchers, news assistants and truck operators.
•Communicates with news-gathering staff on assignment.
•Coordinates activities of reporters and their crews, including arranging live shots, on-scenes, distributions of equipment and transportation.
•Assists reporters by setting up and scheduling interviews and providing details of interview including directions to interview location.
Editorial
•Originates ideas for news stories.
•Decides which breaking news stories are newsworthy
•Helps develop stories.
•Directs reporters in the process of collecting elements for their stories.
•Assists in making decisions on news coverage.
•Confers with Assignment Manager, producers, reporters to coordinate production activities.
News Research
•Answers phone lines, screens calls and identifies potential stories.
•Researches story data, summarize and enters data into PC.
•Maintains PC data files and constantly keeps them up to date as new information develops.
•Is available to staff on an as needed basis to provide research information.
•Keeps up to date on current events through various sources, such as media, newspapers, radio, etc.
•Verifies news stories by researching and calling sources, interviewing and confirming information.
•Maintains daily contact with various news stations and other assignment desks.
•Provides up-to-date information to other news departments on breaking stories or other story information in data bank.
Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Education: Bachelor’s degree required
Experience: At least 1-2 years of newsroom experience, preferably working on an Assignment Desk.
Time Warner Cable supports a drug-free environment and is EOE M/F/V/D
To apply please submit resume and cover letter to the Time Warner website at www.timewarner.jobs: Req detail 96386BR : NY1 News - Overnight Assignment Editor
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