Assignment Desk Editor, KVEA

*Responsibilities** Coordinate all elements needed to provide content for live newscasts and special live events assigned to you on a daily basis.* Assist in the production of all aspects of a live program on a daily basis. * Support the exchange of video and feeds in a fast paced deadline driven environment. * Coordinate interviews and logistics for KVEA 52 field crews.* Facilitate the news gathering process and ensure comprehensive coverage of all news stories across all of KVEA 52 platforms, including but not limited to broadcast, digital and web.* Participate in editorial meetings, develop interesting story ideas using strong editorial judgment. * Develop enterprise story ideas consistent with the KVEA 52 news brand.* Generate contacts important to news coverage in the Los Angeles area, including law enforcement.* Monitor police and emergency scanners and electronic/printed sources for news and disseminate the information to appropriate newsroom personnel.* Coordinate and dispatch reporters, photographers, and newsgathering personnel to execute news coverage.* Facilitate communication with production staff to ensure proper execution of daily newsgathering plans.* Basic