Altice USA - Norwalk, CT
posted 4 months ago
The Real Time Editor at News 12 plays a crucial role in the fast-paced environment of a 24/7 news gathering operation. This position serves both the digital team and the assignment desk, focusing on a multiplatform approach to breaking news. The editor will be responsible for story selection, crew management, and monitoring various news sources including scanners, digital platforms, and news emails. This cross-functional role is designed to enhance the urgency and effectiveness of news delivery across multiple platforms, ensuring that content is timely, relevant, and impactful for viewers. In this role, the editor will scout stories, manage field crews, and plan news coverage while also engaging in news writing and editing for digital platforms. They will oversee social media content and monitor audience analytics to maximize engagement and viewership. The editor will be expected to maintain a high standard of editorial quality and compliance with journalistic standards while delivering content that is thorough and accurate. The position requires collaboration with various teams, including multimedia journalists (MMJs), multimedia producers (MMPs), and other production staff. The editor will coordinate the gathering of news, generate story ideas, and ensure the timely delivery of news material to the production team. Additionally, they will manage the scheduling and assignment of coverage, dispatch news crews, and stay in contact with sources to remain updated on breaking news developments. This role demands acute attention to detail, rapid response capabilities, and strong project management skills to effectively execute the station's online and social media news strategy.