$24.00 + ph commensurate with experience + skill l...
On-site
Coordinate daily newsgathering efforts
Manage station wide planning calendar
Make assignments for reporters and photographers
KTXL, FOX40 in Sacramento, is seeking an Assignments Editor to lead newsgathering efforts. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, editorial judgment, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing logistics and coordinating with the news team
Job Summary
As Assignments Editor, you’ll be the central hub of our editorial operation—coordinating coverage plans, managing logistics, and ensuring our content is timely, relevant, and impactful.
You’ll work closely with the News Director, Managing Editor and Digital Content Manager to shape daily coverage, respond to breaking news, and elevate our storytelling across broadcast, digital, and social platforms.
We’re looking for someone who communicates clearly and confidently across all levels of the newsroom and has a sharp editorial sense and understands what makes a story resonate.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 85
KTXL, FOX40 in Sacramento, is seeking an Assignments Editor to lead newsgathering efforts. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, editorial judgment, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing logistics and coordinating with the news team.
Salary
$24.00+/hr commensurate with experience and skill level; Not specified; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Coordinate daily newsgathering efforts
Manage station wide planning calendar
Make assignments for reporters and photographers
Manage breaking news coverage
Communicate across all newsroom levels
Digital content maximization and engagement
Nice-to-have
Inspire and guide newsroom team
Optimism and collaborative leadership
Enterprise storytelling passion
Digital and on-air product passion
Key Requirements
Minimum of three years newsroom experience
Leadership or coordination role experience preferred