assignment desk editor

Univision Communications Inc

<div>JOB TITLE: Assignment desk Editor
LOCATION: Houston, Texas
Univision 45 is looking for an Assignment Desk Editor to join our team!
Univision 45 is currently accepting resumes for an Assignment Desk Editor based in Houston, Texas.
The Assignment Desk Editor is responsible for managing story assignments, coordinates logistics and responds to breaking news. Candidates should be creative thinkers able to conceptualize interactive projects for broadcast and online components for our news digital platforms.
ABOUT YOU:
The ideal candidate is excited about creating content for a large audience. Being a strategy leader behind the scenes is something you have excelled in throughout your career. No challenge is too large because you are accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment.
YOUR DAY-DAY: (aka Responsibilities)<ul><li>
Generate research, verify, plan, and develop story ideas and breaking news for newscasts and digital platforms</li><li>
Coordinate editorial meetings</li><li>
Assign stories for various newscasts and schedule interviews for the morning newscast</li><li>
Dispatch crews to stories and breaking news, using appropriate logistical and journalistic judgment</li><li>
Will maintain a plan for daily, weekly and future story lists.</li><li>
Will act as a liaison with other news organizations, community contacts and UTG assignment desks</li><li>
Make calls to new sources as needed, gaining appropriate information</li><li>
Assist in finding stories, doing research and tracking story ideas with emphasis on key brand points</li><li>
Monitor a variety of sources, including social media, wires and local news, and evaluate newsworthiness.</li><li>
Must be able to work under pressure, manage breaking news and strict deadlines</li><li>
Work weekends, holidays and overnights if needed</li></ul>
YOU HAVE: (aka Qualifications)<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree, in Journalism, Communications/New Media</li><li>
A minimum of 2-years&rsquo; experience in a large or medium market as Assignment Editor, news producer or content newsgathering role.</li><li>
Should demonstrate strong news judgment</li><li>
Strong logistical ability</li><li>
Have knowledge of current affairs</li><li>
Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with sources</li><li>
Detail oriented, organized, disciplined, able to manage multiple tasks/responsibilities in working with tight deadlines and juggle multiple projects simultaneously</li><li>
Creative and assertive</li><li>
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook, iNews, live feeds, and social media platforms</li><li>
Fluent in English and Spanish</li></ul>
OUR BENEFITS:
TelevisaUnivision believes that a happy, well-balanced employee is what makes our culture thrive. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO; tuition reimbursement; wellness and employee support programs; 401K; and life and other insurance plans. This is all in addition to our comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options.
#LI-ONSITE (for 100% onsite requirement)
TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.</div>

Assignment Desk Editor

CBS News and Stations

<div>CBS Colorado is searching for someone enthusiastic about the future of TV news and digital consumption. The ideal person will help plan, produce, and develop stories across streaming, digital, social, and broadcast platforms. This is a great opportunity to be in a newsroom that not only values breaking news but puts a premium on context, depth, and storytelling. 
Responsibilities:<ul><li>Help lead and communicate coverage during breaking news, with the focus on accuracy, urgency, and balance</li><li>Monitor law enforcement, fire, and official social media communications, and make &ldquo;beat-checks&rdquo; to determine story coverage</li><li>Understand and support our brand of Covering Colorado First, which requires identifying stories that impact the community</li><li>Create and edit engaging and creative content for digital platforms</li><li>Guide newsroom logistics and provide editorial support for MSJs, producers, and photojournalists</li><li>Identify and generate stories that will create a buzz</li><li>Available to work nights, weekends, and early mornings</li></ul> 
Requirements:<ul><li>Prior experience in a newsroom,</li><li>Excellent writing skills, with the ability to produce accurate and compelling content quickly</li><li>Knowledge of online content management systems</li></ul> 
CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation&rsquo;s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations&rsquo; top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News&rsquo; streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today&rsquo;s digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division. 
Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting&rsquo;s television station should contact sf_recruitingsupport@paramount.com.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 
Hiring Salary Range: $25.0 - 25.0. 
The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. 
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. 
At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status. 
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.</div>

Assignment Desk Editor - PT

Fox Corporation

<div>OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox TV Stations
FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network&rsquo;s national content.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
JOB DESCRIPTION</h2><div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>
FOX 32 News is hiring a key player to fill the vital role of Assignment Editor in our busy newsroom. You&rsquo;ll be the glue that holds the operation together juggling emails, phones, social media and police scanners. You&rsquo;ll coordinate and direct news crews ensuring they are covering the most important stories in our community for both digital and broadcast. You are the communication expert who can deliver information accurately and quickly to producers, reporters, photographers and news managers. You are a positive person with a winning attitude looking to beat the competition to latest news story. If this is you, we want you on our team!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
You will be responsible for guiding news coverage on digital and broadcast platforms during your assigned shift. You must understand how to create and construct compelling and impactful news content. You will handle ENG and news crew deployment and coordinate live crew assignments. Because we are a multiple platform news operation with a heavy emphasis on our digital platforms, you must know how to use social media, the internet and other emerging technologies to generate news stories and news contacts. You must have the skills to curate content for web and assign resources for a digital platform. This position assists the news producers with story research. You will monitor police and fire scanners and e-mail for potential news stories. Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
 
Must have a Journalism or communication degree or related experience. Previous assignment desk, associate producer or news internship experience preferred but not required. Applicant must have excellent news judgment and understand how to use current news gathering tools for both broadcast and digital platforms. Must be organized and be able to prioritize assignments to maximize staff output. Must be able to multi-task and think logistically. Must work well under pressure and stay calm in breaking news situations. Experience with newsroom software such as iNews, Slack, and video editing is preferred. Strong communication skills, writing skills and commitment to the highest standards of journalism is required. Position will include weekends and an occasional holiday shift.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $70,000.00-77,250.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
View more detail about FOX Benefits.</div>

Assignment Editor

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

<div><div>FOX8 WGHP is looking for someone who can bring energy, organization, and a sense of urgency to fill our open Weekend Assignment Desk position. You will help coordinate news coverage, react to breaking news, research and pitch story ideas for weekends and 3 days a week. They will also fill in on other shifts as needed. The right candidate should have excellent editorial judgement and have a keen sense of logistics. 
 
Skills &amp; requirements: 
<ul><li>Good communicator</li><li>Available to take on-call assignments</li><li>Listen to the scanner and respond to breaking news</li><li>Develop and maintain contacts</li><li>Assign crews and track them throughout the day</li><li>Bachelor's degree in journalism, or related field preferred</li></ul></div>
EEO Statement: 
 
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled</div>

<div>NBC4 / WCMH-TV in Columbus, Ohio, has an immediate opening for a digital producer and assignment editor. The candidate will work to maintain and promote NBC4i.com, one of central Ohio&rsquo;s most visited sites for local news, writing up breaking and spot news stories and assembling video for multiple platforms. And the person will be part of the assignment desk, gathering information from sources and ensuring the smooth weekend operation of the newsroom. This role will entail shift work, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Position responsibilities<ul><li>
Report news quickly and accurately</li><li>
Track stories from sources including government agencies, wire services and community groups</li><li>
Assemble video clips to promote digital content on our platforms and on social media</li><li>
Understand types of stories that drive traffic on the web, and can deliver them</li><li>
Excellent at writing headlines that grow audience and engagement</li><li>
Promote and distribute news content on social media</li><li>
Dispatch photographers, reporters and other personnel to cover stories, coordinating logistics</li><li>
Build positive working relationships with newsroom staff and management</li></ul> 
Skill / experience requirements<ul><li>
Experience creating digital news content</li><li>
Knowledge of AP style</li><li>
Adheres to journalistic ethics and standards</li><li>
Video editing and knowledge of how video best works on various social media platforms</li><li>
Enjoys working in teams and is a strong communicator</li><li>
Thrives under pressure, able to meet deadlines and can handle multiple tasks simultaneously</li><li>
Self-motivated and competitive</li><li>
Ability to be fast and accurate at breaking news on the web</li><li>
Familiar with contact information for various agencies to obtain information as quickly as possible</li><li>
Flexibility to work any shift</li><li>
Other duties as assigned</li></ul> 
Education requirements<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree</li></ul>
#LI-onsite</div>

Digital producer/Assignment Editor

The Walt Disney Company

<div>KFSN-TV/ABC30 Action News, the ABC Owned Television Station in Central California, is seeking an experienced News Photographer. This position is essential to gathering the high-quality content that feeds our top-rated newscasts. The role is critical to covering stories across our six-county viewing area in Central California. We are looking for a modern content creator who works productively as a team with a reporter or independently. We want someone to join our team who is inherently creative, embraces new technology and has a desire to expand their storytelling techniques on a daily basis. A successful candidate will be highly motivated with a proven track record in the fast-paced, high-pressure environment of daily local news gathering. The ideal candidate thrives under continuous deadlines, approaches challenges with a problem‑solving mindset, and demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and a proven work ethic.
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Day-to-day local news gathering in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment</li><li>
Shoot &amp; edit video for daily newscasts while meeting strict deadlines</li><li>
Set up, light, and transmit live shots</li><li>
Communicate with assignment desk &amp; producers</li><li>
Assist with upkeep of equipment</li><li>
Create graphic elements for news stories</li><li>
Work and collaborate as part of a team when assigned with a reporter</li></ul>
Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>
Minimum 1 year of experience as a photojournalist with live transmission technologies such as satellite, microwave/broadband and streaming</li><li>
Experience in relevant broadcast (e.g., editor or production camera operator)</li><li>
Must have a clean driving record and be willing join the IBEW union</li><li>
Ability to work a variety of shifts including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays</li><li>
Proficiency in field cameras, lighting, and non-linear editing (Adobe Premiere or similar systems)</li><li>
Knowledge of live technology, such as Dejero and LiveU</li><li>
Ability to work as a self-starter, often alone, to find, shoot, and report stories with strong news judgment</li><li>
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays, especially for breaking news</li><li>
Ability to carry and move up to 50+ pounds of equipment</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
Small to medium market experience as a News Photographer/Editor</li><li>
Experience creating vertical videos</li><li>
Ability to provide digital content for social media posts along with broadcast coverage</li></ul>
Required Education:<ul><li>
High school diploma or equivalent</li></ul>
Preferred Education:<ul><li>
Some college preferred</li></ul> 

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between IBEW-45 and KFSN-TV. The pay rate for this role in Fresno, CA is $21 to $30 per hour. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate&rsquo;s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.</div>

KFSN News Photographer

Newsweek

<div>
 
 
 Newsweek is the global media organization that has earned audience time and trust for more than 90 years. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia.&nbsp;
 
 
 
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 News Editor, Newsweek.com
 
 
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 United States (Remote or Hybrid in NYC)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 The Senior Editor is a senior operational authority in Newsweek&rsquo;s U.S. newsroom, responsible for setting the editorial bar and enforcing it relentlessly. This role demands editors who can run a national news desk at full throttle&mdash;making high-stakes editorial decisions in real time, rewriting aggressively, and delivering journalism that competes head-to-head with the strongest U.S. newsrooms. Reporting to the US News Director, the Senior Editor owns daily execution of the U.S. news report, turning strategy into journalism that is fast, authoritative, analytically sharp, and unmistakably worth a reader&rsquo;s time. This is a role for editors who expect to touch the most important stories themselves, not manage them from a distance.
 
 
 This is a full-time position working 3:00 pm-12:00 am ET five days a week, including one weekend shift. This position may be worked remotely anywhere in the United States.
 
 
 
 
 
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 Desk Command &amp; Editorial Judgment
 
 
 
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 Run the U.S. news desk during peak coverage hours, making final calls on framing, prioritization, and play.
 
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 Distinguish decisively between stories that advance public understanding and those that merely follow the pack.
 
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 Kill weak or redundant stories quickly&mdash;and demand better replacements.
 
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 Elite Editing &amp; Rewrite Authority
 
 
 
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 Deliver first-class framing on the most competitive national stories, identifying where Newsweek can add clarity, originality, or analytical value.
 
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 Rewrite without hesitation: leads, nut grafs, headlines, structure, sourcing, and tone.
 
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 Take raw field notes, transcripts, interviews, and exclusives and turn them into clean, analytical, tightly argued journalism.
 
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 Perform rapid second-day and rolling rewrites that materially improve stories as facts evolve.
 
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 Breaking News &amp; Hands-On Reporting
 
 
 
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 Operate as a desk reporter when the moment demands it&mdash;making calls, confirming facts, chasing documents, and closing gaps.
 
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 Personally intervene on high-stakes or sensitive stories where precision and judgment are critical.
 
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 Standards, Culture &amp; Accountability
 
 
 
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 Hold yourself and your team to elite newsroom standards.
 
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 Provide blunt, constructive feedback and demand improvement.
 
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 Mentor reporters and junior editors into sharper thinkers and stronger journalists.
 
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 Audience &amp; Competitive Awareness
 
 
 
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 Maintain a sophisticated understanding of how serious readers engage with news.
 
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 Work with audience teams to ensure performance goals support editorial ambition.
 
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 Monitor competitive coverage and push Newsweek to outperform, not echo.
 
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 7&ndash;10+ years of experience at a high-level U.S. digital newsroom.
 
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 Demonstrated record editing breaking news, exclusives, and enterprise reporting at speed.
 
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 Exceptional news judgment.&nbsp;
 
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 First-rate rewriting skills.
 
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 Comfortable making consequential editorial decisions independently.
 
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 Proven ability to handle sensitive and legally complex stories.
 
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 Deep understanding of U.S. political, legal, and cultural dynamics.
 
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 Calm, decisive leadership style under pressure.
 
 
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 Newsweek is an equal opportunity employer. We seek employees of diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace.
 
 
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