Producer Milkshake
Paramount+
London, United Kingdom
ABC News is looking for a Weekend Assignment Editor to join our foreign news coverage family and work out of our London bureau. You will be required to work Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday with the fifth day to be confirmed but likely flexible.
Responsibilities:
The Assignment Editor for the ABC News London bureau is responsible for coordinating coverage of breaking and ongoing news stories and assigning appropriate newsgathering staff to cover those stories, including correspondents, producers, digital journalists and others. Under the direction of the London Bureau Chief and the International News Director, this role works directly with all programs and platforms to ensure that their assigned staff are collaborating effectively with newsgathering staff. Candidates must have a strong editorial background with a particular focus on finding unique and forward-looking story ideas for all broadcasts and platforms. Candidates should also come with previous newsroom experience, be familiar with all broadcasts and platforms and be an advocate for stories and staff.
Basic Qualifications:
• Digital Newsgathering skills
• Strong editorial skills, management potential, multi-tasking, additional languages
• Familiarity with field work including being able to handle producing duties when required
• Ability to work evenings & weekends regularly, and holidays as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
• Show-side skills (control room experience, iNews, Avid, etc) a plus
• Strong editorial skills, management potential, multi-tasking, additional languages
About ABC News:
The General Entertainment Content group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company's streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.
This position is with ABC News Intercontinental, Inc., which is part of a business we call ABC News.
ABC News Intercontinental, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r7b039-54-236-245-71-42 in your application.