KFOX-TV, the Cox Television station El Paso/Las Cruces, is launching a 12 p.m. newscast this fall. We`re seeking an additional leader for our News Assignment Desk. We need someone who can hit the ground running, self-motivated, and has leadership skills for a fast-paced newsroom.

SUMMARY: Candidate must demonstrate the management skills necessary to supervise and direct a diverse news staff including reporters and photographers. Candidate must be able to determine the daily news agenda and deploy reporters and camera crews to effectively cover all the important stories of the day. Must develop news contacts and interact effectively with the public, as well as government & industry officials. Must react to live breaking news situations and be able to adapt to a changing news environment while quickly determining newscast priorities and meet all deadlines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
Oversee news coverage by collaborating with news managers and newscast producers. Research and plan for future coverage as well as events of the day. Develop and assign story ideas to reporters and photographers. Obtain and maintain background information on a variety of stories and issues.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Plan, coordinate and supervise all the people and activities necessary to insure a balanced, accurate news organization following the KFOX format, policy and guidelines.

WORK HOURS: Flexible but often 11am-8p. Successful candidate will be required to work some holidays and fill in as appropriate for other employees at various times and in various job specialties.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: B.A. or B.S. from four-year college or university in Journalism or Broadcasting. Professional assignment desk experience may be substituted for certain educational requirements. Familiarity with newsroom assignment desk operations is required, and three years experience in a commercial television newsroom is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret English. Ability to understand Spanish is preferred but not required.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Use of telephone, INEWS computer system, Facebook, Twitter, Microsoft Office, and typing skills required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KFOX-TV, Channel 14 is an equal opportunity employer. Discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual preference, age, sex or disability is prohibited.
Send resumes to:

Shauna Ziegler
Executive Producer
KFOX TV
6004 N. Mesa
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 834-2127

Please indicate your referral source. Applicants may also apply in person at the above address, but interviews are by appointment only. No phone calls please.