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.<br>
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Skills &amp; requirements:<br>
<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><p>
EEO Statement:<br>
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Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled</p></div>

Assignment Editor

Fox Corporation

<div><p><b>OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY</b></p>
Fox TV Stations<p></p>
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.<p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
JOB DESCRIPTION</b></h2><div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>
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!</p><p></p><p>
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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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.</p><p></p><p>
REQUIREMENTS:
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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.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p><i>
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.</i></p><p></p>
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.<p></p><p>
View more detail about FOX Benefits.</p></div>

<div><p>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.</p><p><b>
Position responsibilities</b></p><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><p></p><p><b><br>
Skill / experience requirements</b></p><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><p></p><p><b><br>
Education requirements</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree</li></ul><p></p><p>
#LI-onsite</p></div>

Digital producer/Assignment Editor

Univision Communications Inc

<div><p><b>JOB TITLE: Assignment desk Editor</b></p><p><b>
LOCATION: Houston, Texas</b></p><p></p><p><b>
Univision 45 </b>is looking for an Assignment Desk Editor to join our team!</p><p>
Univision 45 is currently accepting resumes for an Assignment Desk Editor based in Houston, Texas.</p><p>
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.</p><p></p><p><b>
ABOUT YOU:</b></p><p>
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.</p><p></p><p><b>
YOUR DAY-DAY:</b> (aka Responsibilities)</p><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><p></p><p><b>
YOU HAVE:</b> (aka Qualifications)</p><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><p></p><p><b>
OUR BENEFITS:</b></p><p>
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.</p><p></p><p><b><i>
#LI-ONSITE (for 100% onsite requirement)</i></b></p><p></p><p>
TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.</p></div>

Assignment Desk Editor

CBS News and Stations

<p></p><div><p>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.</p><p><b><br>
Responsibilities:</b></p><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><p></p><p><b><br>
Requirements:</b></p><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><p></p><p><br>
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.</p><p></p><p><br>
Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting&rsquo;s television station should contact sf_recruitingsupport@paramount.com.</p><p>
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</p><p></p><p><br>
Hiring Salary Range: $25.0 - 25.0.</p><p></p><p><br>
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.</p><p></p><p><br>
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.</p><p></p><p><br>
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.</p><p></p><p><br>
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.</p></div>

Assignment Desk Editor - PT

Cox Media Group

<div><p><b>Location: MA-Boston</b></p>
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Job Title: News Editor - WFXT TV</b></p><p></p><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Position Overview</b></h2>
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WFXT-TV is looking for a News Editor to join the Boston 25 News team!</p><br>
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If you are a skilled video editor with an eye for composition and an ear for sound, WFXT Boston 25 wants to talk to you.</p><br>
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In this job, you will work with producers and reporters to edit video that will air across 14.5 hours of daily news coverage on-air. You will also work with our digital content center to create material for our streaming channels, website, news/weather apps, and social media platforms.</p><br>
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The successful candidate must be organized, self-motivated, possess excellent people skills, deadline oriented, have a strong work ethic, and a positive attitude, you must also be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Essential Duties and Responsibilities</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Responsible for editing stories daily under tight deadlines</li>
<li>Utilize assigned editing software including but not limited to Avid, Aspera, LiveU Central, and Iconik</li>
<li>Be able to search and download archive footage for editing and for delivery to crews in the field</li>
<li>Responds and works well in a crisis and during breaking news, handling last minute and unexpected changes professionally</li>
<li>Works assigned shifts and fills in for absent co-workers if needed on all shifts. Ability to work other hours or alternate schedules including when called to cover breaking news</li>
<li>Perform news operations duties as needed</li>
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</div><div><ul><li>Minimum 1 year non-linear TV news editing experience required</li>
<li>Experience with AVID or equivalent editing systems, server based ingest and playback systems, Microsoft office products, and file based ingest and playback servers</li>
<li>Ability to take direction from Producers, Assignment Editors, Reporters, and Managers</li>
<li>Dependable and detail oriented</li>
<li>Communicate effectively and work well with others</li>
<li>Be able to follow instructions with minimal supervision</li></ul></div></div></div><br>
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The range for this position is $26.44 per hour to $43.27 per hour.</p><br>
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About Cox Media Group</b><br>
CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations.</p>
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Req #: 2195 #LI-Onsite</p></div>

News Editor - WFXT TV

Newsweek

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   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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  Newsweek is seeking an Associate Editor to join our US digital newsroom, focused on AI assisted news production. This role is ideal for a journalist who is passionate about the intersection of emergent technology and editorial excellence.
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  The Associate News Editor will be at the forefront of a new era in journalism&mdash;leveraging AI tools to produce multiple stories each day while applying editorial judgment to ensure accuracy, clarity, and quality. They will play a key role in integrating the use of generative AI and automation tools into our newsroom.
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  The Associate News Editor will be responsible for generating, editing and publishing content at scale, enabling other journalists to focus on beat development, interviews, and investigative reporting. They will collaborate effectively with reporters to ensure originality in news coverage. They will help shape coverage plans and collaborate with editors to maintain Newsweek&rsquo;s high standards.
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  The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience covering U.S. news, including politics, current affairs, and culture. They will have worked in a fast-paced newsroom environment and be confident in producing digital content&mdash;sourcing, writing, editing, and publishing stories to a high editorial standard. They will demonstrate sound editorial judgment and a solid understanding of media law.
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  The Associate Editor will work closely with the US News Editor to support Newsweek&rsquo;s daily coverage. They will be expected to source, pitch, write, and edit multiple stories per day, ensuring content is accurate, engaging, and aligned with Newsweek&rsquo;s editorial standards. They will be agile, learning and adapting to new tools, platforms, methods and techniques for news reporting in a digital newsroom.
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  The Associate News Editor will be responsible for ensuring high-quality coverage that is accurate, fair, and conforms to accepted standards of journalism. They will perform any other reasonable duties as necessary to meet the needs of the business.
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  This is a full-time role working 5 days a week, from 3:00 pm - 12:00 am ET, including one weekend day.
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   Produce, edit, and publish multiple AI-assisted stories daily.
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   Apply editorial judgment to ensure AI-generated content meets standards for accuracy, fairness, and journalistic integrity.
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   Continuously learn and implement new AI technologies to enhance reporting efficiency.
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   Respond quickly and accurately to breaking news.
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   Monitor multiple sources for emerging stories, trends and topics.
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   Pitch original ideas, topics and beats to cover that complement automated coverage.
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   Collaborate with the US News Editor and wider editorial team on projects and coverage plans.
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   Ensure all content meets Newsweek&rsquo;s standards for accuracy, fairness, and journalistic integrity.
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   Relevant experience in digital news journalism, with a background in reporting, pitching and assigning stories, and competency with editing and publishing.
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   Sound editorial judgment and understanding of media law.
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   Ability to produce and edit content under tight deadlines.
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   Organization and planning skills.
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   Proficiency with digital publishing tools, content management systems, and editing software.
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   Familiarity with standard IT tools such as Microsoft Office and Teams.
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   Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends when needed.&nbsp;
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  Salary range: $70,000 - $80,000 commensurate with experience
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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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