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 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 broadcast and digital platforms.
  • Candidates must possess at least three years of newsroom experience with a preference for leadership or coordination roles.

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 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 to maximize reach
  • Sharp editorial sense for stories
  • Organized in fast-paced environment

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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