Assignment Editor

Job Description

Fox Television Stations is one of the nation's largest owned-and-operated network broadcast groups, comprising 29 stations in 18 markets and covering over 37% of US television homes. This includes seven duopolies in the top 10 markets: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Washington, DC and Houston; as well as duopolies in Minneapolis, Phoenix, Orlando and Seattle.

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX 6 News is seeking an Assignment Editor to join our team. We are a multi-platform news content provider with one of the state's largest news operations - - this position plays a key role in the success of that operation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This person is responsible for guiding news coverage on digital and broadcast platforms during their assigned shift. The candidate will work closely with news managers to create compelling content. This person is responsible for ENG and news crew deployment along with coordinating live crew assignments. Because we are a multi-platform news operation with a heavy emphasis on our digital platforms, the candidate must know how to use social media, the internet and other emerging technologies to generate news stories and news contacts. This person must have the skills to post content and assign resources to a digital platform. This position assists the news producers with story research. You will be expected to answer news department phones, support state and national network news partners with information, video and scripts. You'll be monitoring police and fire scanners and email for potential news stories. Other duties as assigned. There are a lot of responsibilities, but if you are ready for the challenge, we want to hear from you!

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have a Journalism or communication degree or related experience. Previous assignment desk or associate producer experience preferred. Applicant must have excellent news judgment and understand how to use current news gathering tools for both broadcast and digital platforms. Must be organized and be able to prioritize assignments to maximize staff output. Must be able to multi-task and think logistically. Strong communication skills and commitment to the highest standards of journalism is required.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rbo6xk-3-129-13-201-42 in your application.