Assignment Editor Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the assignment editor opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for packaging and presentation across all platforms, including mobile and other social platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Respond to breaking news situations quickly and accurately
• Assign camera and editing assignments across all regions
• Coordinate reporters, cameras, live eyes and other news-gathering personnel
• Coordinate feeding of footage, packaged segments and other materials from external sources
• Work various shifts, including evenings and weekends
• Be plugged into social media and social trends, and possess the knowledge to use it to chase potential stories and investigate news tips
• Excellent knowledge of the cultural and political landscape of Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area, national news and international news with a focus on the Chinese and South Asian communities
• Personality to build and maintain relationships with vital sources

I am excited to be applying for the position of assignment editor. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership on developing audiences on social media and emerging social platforms.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Schedule staff weekly, including vacations
• Secures media passes and access for special events
• Working with News Director, Managing Editor, producers and on-air talent in preparation for all news programs, live special events, remotes, elections
• Myst be willing to submit to a background check
• Perform other duties as needed and as directed by news management
• Passion for anime and gaming
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and knowledgeable of JIRA
• Understanding of game development cycles and localization flow

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the assignment editor position.

Previously, I was responsible for editing and other support for CMCI materials including the website, social media, the magazine, e-newsletters, brochures, posters and presentations.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Strong working knowledge of the Greater Toronto Area (highways, roads and back routes)
• Knowledge of research tools that include Accurint, Nexis, and Pacer
• Willingness to learn digital journalist skills
• Creative vision, innovative and strong editorial judgment
• Superior communication, writing, organizational, time management and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Inception and Quantel software, or similar newsroom software, is an asset
• Having contacts in the Cantonese, Mandarin or Punjabi communities and an understanding of local diversity perspectives would be an asset
• Excellent knowledge of the cultural and political landscape of Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley

I would like to submit my application for the assignment editor opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for authoring and full-scale editing services for cybersecurity SOPs, reports, slick sheets, presentations, social media messaging, and other materials as requested.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Day-to-day assigning of photojournalists, videojournalists and reporters
• Co-ordinate daily live hit news coverage
• Maintain daily assignment and future file
• Generating story ideas for local news
• Co-ordinate live hits with network partners
• Write and vet stories for on-air and on-line
• Contribute to all social media platforms
• Supervise web team to ensure content is up-to-date and relevant

I would like to submit my application for the assignment editor opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for the bridge for social media platforms across the New Brunswick and RBHS schools and centers.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Team-oriented and able to work independently cross functionally with other departments and regions
• Demonstrated writing and technical editing proficiency
• Knowledge of all news gathering equipment and sources
• Exhibits working knowledge of all social media platforms
• Willingness to travel with short notice and on weekends
• VJ and anchoring experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google applications, and #Slack
• Knowledge of Australian and New Zealand media landscape