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 for coordinating coverage plans and managing logistics across all news platforms

Job Summary

  • The Assignments Editor serves as the central hub for coordinating coverage plans and managing logistics across all news platforms.
  • This role requires leading a team of reporters, producers, anchors, and photographers while responding to breaking news with precision.
  • Candidates must possess excellent writing skills to correspond with officials and the public while managing incoming station communications.

Matching Summary

The Assignments Editor serves as the central hub for coordinating coverage plans and managing logistics across all news platforms.

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 collaboration in leadership
  • Deep knowledge of local communities

Key Requirements

  • Minimum three years of newsroom experience
  • Leadership or coordination role experience preferred
  • Strong organizational skills in fast-paced environment

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter