Assignment Editor

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fox News is looking for an organized, motivated, curious individual with strong logistical and editorial skills to join our assignment desk team in the Washington D.C Bureau. The Assignment Editor works with a team of people to coordinate daily news coverage, which includes moving crews, adjusting to cover breaking news, and responding to cover a consistent flow of events at the Capitol, White House, Pentagon, State Department, and other venues in DC The Assignment Editor also prioritizes incoming editorial & logistical information and ensures it is clearly communicated to those who need it. Actively seeking out additional information and pitching stories is critical to success in this position. A natural curiosity about news is a must.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assign, move, and adjust crew coverage to keep the network competitive at all times
• Work with beat producers in planning and adjusting coverage as news breaks
• Monitor wires, social media, and other broadcast networks for news developments
• Reach out to agencies, government departments, and Fox personnel to gather and confirm information
• Draft and distribute information to the field, show, and network personnel
• Organize and develop creative plans to maximize limited resources
• Coordinate with field, technical, and satellite desk personnel to make sure incoming feeds between DC and NY are prioritized to provide the most compelling coverage
• Trains and works on satellite desk when needed

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience
• 3 years of experience in a local or national newsroom
• Strong logistical and editorial skills with knowledge of national and international politics
• Familiarity with the various DC government agencies
• Keen understanding of how to gather news LIVE in the Washington, DC area and familiarity with satellite trucks, Live U technology, AVOC, and various fiber drops
• Knowledge of network pool operations at the desk level with an emphasis on understanding the unilateral benefit
• Being a self-starter who can work independently, as well as a team player
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and prioritize on a daily basis, especially in breaking news situations
• Must be willing to work weekends, early mornings, and late shifts

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER
• Knowledge of the DC area
• Familiarity with iNews, Outlook, and ScheduAll

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