Editor I, Assignments

KTXL, FOX40

Sacramento, California, US
Base: $24.00ph; bonus/equity: not specified; benef...
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, preferably in a leadership or coordination capacity.

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; 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

  • Forward-thinking and dynamic approach
  • Inspires and guides diverse teams
  • Thinks digitally to maximize reach
  • Leads with optimism and collaboration

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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