Assignment Editor

Job Description

FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the US These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network's national content.

JOB DESCRIPTION

KTBC Fox 7 the Fox O&O in Austin, TX is looking for an Assignment Editor. The ideal candidate will work on the assignment desk, managing crews and assigning news stories. Manage crews, prepare and maintain futures and story files, participate in daily editorial meetings, make story coverage decisions. Help set up live and satellite feeds. Coordinate with Engineering and Production for live coverage of daily news and special events. Help post stories to our website, social media and update as needed. 2-3 years' experience as television assignment editor. College degree preferred in related communications field. Knowledge of live/satellite news gathering. Knowledge of newsroom computer systems. Social media skills. Must be highly organized. Must be a team player, have sound journalistic judgment and be a motivator who deals with staff in a positive manner. Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record and ability to drive company vehicles.

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