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 a team of reporters, producers, anchors, and photographers while responding to breaking news across multiple platforms.
  • Candidates must possess at least three years of newsroom experience with a preference for leadership or coordination backgrounds.

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 story resonance
  • Digital mindset for online engagement
  • Optimism and desire to grow others
  • Strong community connections
  • Leadership in fast-paced environment

Key Requirements

  • Minimum three years of newsroom experience
  • Experience in leadership or coordination role preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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