- Robust instinct for what is newsworthy and an understanding of how stories impact the local community.
- Ability to assess information quickly, filter out rumors, and make fast, accurate editorial choices under pressure.
- Exceptional multitasking skills to field phone calls, communicate with reporters in the field, and relay updates to the control
- Assign reporters, anchors, and camera crews to specific locations or beats for daily coverage.
- Lead daily editorial meetings to pitch stories, evaluate the priority of leads, and coordinate coverage plans with producers.