Assignment Editor

FOX Television Stations

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
$60,000.00-72,000.00 annually; not specified; medi...
News editing software
Social media management tools
Breaking news scenarios
The assignment desk is the heart of our newsroom, requiring a news junkie who excels at enterprise story generation and thrives on the adrenaline of breaking news

Job Summary

  • The assignment desk is the heart of our newsroom, requiring a news junkie who excels at enterprise story generation and thrives on the adrenaline of breaking news.
  • Key responsibilities include gathering story information, determining newsworthiness, leading enterprise story generation, and strategically assigning news crews.
  • The role requires technical editing using non-linear editing equipment and maintaining constant communication with agencies and station leadership.

Matching Summary

The assignment desk is the heart of our newsroom, requiring a news junkie who excels at enterprise story generation and thrives on the adrenaline of breaking news.

Salary

$60,000.00-72,000.00 annually; Not specified; medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • news editing software
  • social media management tools
  • breaking news scenarios
  • enterprise story generation
  • news crew coordination

Nice-to-have

  • high-energy
  • news junkie
  • adrenaline of breaking news
  • deal with diverse personalities

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years TV news experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Communications or Journalism
  • Experience on an assignment desk preferred
  • Operational flexibility for varied schedules

Work Rights

Not specified

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