Editor I, Assignments

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Sacramento, California, US
Base: $24.00ph commensurate with experience; bonus...
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Manages station wide planning calendar
Makes assignments for reporters daily
Runs twice daily news meetings
KTXL, FOX40 in Sacramento is seeking an experienced Assignments Editor to coordinate daily news coverage and manage logistics in a fast-paced newsroom environment. The ideal candidate should possess strong editorial skills, organizational abilities, and a passion for storytelling across multiple platforms

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the central hub of the editorial operation, coordinating coverage plans and managing logistics for KTXL FOX40.
  • The successful candidate will lead daily newsgathering efforts by making assignments for reporters and photographers while managing breaking news coverage.
  • Applicants must have at least three years of newsroom experience, preferably in a leadership or coordination role.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

KTXL, FOX40 in Sacramento is seeking an experienced Assignments Editor to coordinate daily news coverage and manage logistics in a fast-paced newsroom environment. The ideal candidate should possess strong editorial skills, organizational abilities, and a passion for storytelling across multiple 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 news content from emails

Nice-to-have

  • Forward-thinking and dynamic approach
  • Inspires and guides newsroom team
  • Thinks digitally for online engagement
  • Leads with optimism and collaboration

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

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