Editor I, Assignments

KTXL, FOX40

Sacramento, California, US
Base: $24.00ph commensurate with experience; bonus...
Manages station wide planning calendar
Makes assignments for reporters daily
Runs twice daily news meetings
The Assignments Editor serves as the central hub of the editorial operation, coordinating coverage plans and managing logistics for timely content

Job Summary

  • The Assignments Editor serves as the central hub of the editorial operation, coordinating coverage plans and managing logistics for timely content.
  • This role requires leading daily newsgathering efforts across broadcast, digital, and social platforms while responding to breaking news scenarios.
  • Candidates must possess excellent professional writing skills to correspond with officials and effectively manage incoming station communications.

Matching Summary

The Assignments Editor serves as the central hub of the editorial operation, coordinating coverage plans and managing logistics for timely content.

Salary

Base: $24.00/hr commensurate with experience; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manages station wide planning calendar
  • Makes assignments for reporters daily
  • Runs twice daily news meetings
  • Excellent professional writing skills
  • Decerns qualifying news content

Nice-to-have

  • Sharp editorial sense for storytelling
  • Digital mindset for online engagement
  • Optimism and collaboration leadership
  • Inspiring team of reporters and anchors

Key Requirements

  • Minimum three years of newsroom experience
  • Leadership or coordination role experience preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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