Assignment Editor Job Description Sample

Posting Job Description

Spectrum Networks is looking for enthusiastic, talented and driven individuals to join the best and brightest in gathering, producing and delivering stories that make a difference within a 24-hour breaking news environment! Our commitment is to engage viewers with relevant, timely news that's important to the local communities we serve.

Who we are: Spectrum Networks is a series of 27 hyper-local news and 9 regional sports networks owned and operated by Charter Communications, Inc. Spectrum Networks seeks to provide the most essential local news and information, cultivating relevant and thoughtful conversations that foster informed and engaged communities.

The Environment: Spectrum News is a 24-hour breaking news network which requires employees who are flexible and available to work various shift, including early morning, late evenings, weekends and holidays.

Being on our team means … You're ready to inspire and be inspired! You're passionate, creative and highly technical, driven to flourish in a competitive, fast-paced environment. You're fiercely accurate, with a desire to leverage your knowledge, skills and abilities to share news stories to viewers in our local communities. You're nimble, having the ability to pivot in an ever-changing workflow. You are a team player with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills. You have the ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.

What we're looking for: The Assignment Editor will coordinate news crews, resources and logistics, ensuring that top stories are covered across assigned shift. Determine priorities and assign coverage to news units. Collaborate on story ideas and coordinate assignments of the news gathering staff.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond quickly and efficiently to breaking news; coordinate multiple live field crews and the chopper

• Set up news stories by planning daily and long term coverage

• Monitor websites, social media sources and post content to news website

• Monitor police and fire scanners for breaking news and developing stories

• Collaborate with editors to determine which news events should be covered and which correspondent should cover each event

• Communicate the coverage needs of the assignment desk to crews; dispatch and coordinate photographers and field crews

• Develop sources within the community, including government agencies and public relations representatives

• Make beat calls to sources and other agencies

• Gather accurate information from the public and public agencies

• Maintain current and future files for news stories

• Contribute to story ideas and advance developing stories; participate in directing coverage plans under deadline pressure

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

• Solid news judgment and passion for news

• Ability to develop sources

• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and work under time pressure deadline

• Must be able and willing to work different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly communicate solutions; ability to relate well with diverse populations

• Ability to interface with internal company personnel

• Requires adaptability, enthusiasm, initiative and a positive approach to problem solving

• Must be able to work under time pressure deadlines, work different or extended shifts and flexible with schedule changes. Willing and able to work weekends and holidays

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Communication or comparable television work experience preferred
• 4+ years of Assignment desk experience in a television newsroom

Our Culture: Every employee is an influencer and culture keeper. We expect respectful communication (despite pressure), openness to feedback, an eagerness to learn, and an overall positive attitude! Roles may require the following:

• Overtime may be required to meet deadlines

• Varying schedule due to, breaking news and/or daily news coverage requirements

• Provide 24x7, 365 days per year, on-call support. May entail phone or physical presence at the facility for equipment failure or other disasters. This includes, but is not limited to equipment and power failures, loss of contracted services, storms or severe weather, and schedule conflicts

• Participation in an established on-call rotation

Overview

PIX11 is looking for an experienced assignment editor that thrives in a fast paced creative environment.

Responsibilities

• The candidate must be able to thrive in a highly collaborative work environment and when presented with a challenge, doesn't quit until they find a solution.

• THE PIX11 Assignment Editor must coordinate the gathering of news, generate story ideas, the scheduling and assignment of daily coverage, and the delivery of news material to reporters photographers and Tribune media partners.

• Work with news management, producers and reporters to plan well-rounded news coverage.

• Maintain extensive working files of possible stories, background information and cultivate news sources, including multiple digital platforms.

• Gather information about news as it develops and communicate it effectively and accurately to the production team. Collaborate with managers and producers to select stories for coverage and to keep them up to date.

• Schedule and order facilities including satellite time. Assign and coordinate the distribution of newsgathering equipment.

• Work accurately under pressure. Dispatch news crews, maintain schedule logs, deal with telephone story tips, listen to police radios, read newswires and e-mail, monitor social media and stay in contact with sources in order to stay up to date with breaking news. Take an active role in planning next day coverage .

• Represent PIX11 News in a courteous and professional manner.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Communications preferred.

• 3-5 years broadcast journalism experience with 1 year minimum as an assignment editor

• Must have a commitment to journalistic standards of ethics and accuracy.

• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with general knowledge and interest in local, national and world news, including knowledge of the New York Tri-state area.

• Basic computer knowledge/word processing skills are preferred. Working knowledge of data mining and social media platforms.

• Must have the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, overnights, weekends and holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Job Description:

KUSA / KTVD-TV, 9NEWS Denver is home to employees who demonstrate an urgent, passionate and unmatched commitment to lead and revolutionize information delivery across all platforms. We are looking for an Assignment Editor to join our fast-paced and dynamic newsroom. This position is responsible for content generation and management as well as monitoring phones, scanners and social media and gathering information about ongoing stories and breaking news. The ideal candidate will contribute to all platforms, maintaining a presence on social media, creating unique digital content and shooting and writing stories for broadcast.

This position will work the weekend shift

Responsibilities

• Reviews all news releases, monitors police and fire scanners, and checks Twitter, Facebook and other local news sources for story ideas

• Looks for new, innovative ways to deliver information relevant to viewers

• Develops and assigns news stories of the day and plans large news event coverage

• Deals with time and logistics to make sure the selected stories are covered efficiently with available staff

• Contributes to multiple platforms on a daily basis including writing for the website, writing for newscasts, creating graphics, shooting and editing video

• Makes calls to maintain relationships with local agencies like police departments, courts, etc.

• Contacts news management in the event of significant breaking news that requires additional resources or would require interrupting regular programming

Job Requirements

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year newsroom experience; College degree in journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Excellent people management skills

• Strong communication skills, conflict management, and customer service skills

• Strong organizational skills in a fast-paced environment and deadline driven environment

• Requires sound news judgment, the ability to work under tight deadlines and in stressful situations

• Must be able to multitask and comfortable with new technology

• Must understand basic setup of Satellite and Microwave technology and be prepared to assist with tuning in live shots and feeds

About TEGNA:

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. With 47 television stations and two radio stations in 39 markets, TEGNA delivers relevant content and information to consumers across platforms. It is the largest owner of top 4 affiliates in the top 25 markets, reaching approximately one-third of all television households nationwide. Each month, TEGNA reaches 50 million adults on-air and approximately 35 million across its digital platforms. TEGNA has been consistently honored with the industry's top awards, including Edward R. Murrow, George Polk, Alfred I. DuPont and Emmy Awards. TEGNA delivers results for advertisers through unparalleled and innovative solutions including OTT local advertising network Premion, centralized marketing resource Hatch, and G/O Digital, a one-stop shop for local businesses to connect with consumers through digital marketing. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug-free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information.

Assignment Editor

REF#: 32465

CBS BUSINESS UNIT: CBS Television Stations

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Staff

JOB SCHEDULE: Full-Time

JOB LOCATION: Miami, FL

ABOUT US:

CBS Television Stations consists of 29 owned-and-operated stations, including 16 that are part of the CBS Television Network, eight affiliates of The CW Network, three independent stations and two MyNetworkTV affiliates. Among its stations are WCBS-TV and WLNY-TV (New York), KCBS-TV and KCAL-TV (Los Angeles), WBBM-TV (Chicago), KYW-TV and WPSG-TV (Philadelphia), KTVT-TV and KTXA-TV (Dallas-Ft.

Worth), KPIX-TV and KBCW-TV (San Francisco), WBZ-TV and WSBK-TV (Boston), WUPA-TV (Atlanta), WWJ-TV and WKBD-TV (Detroit), KSTW-TV (Seattle), WTOG-TV (Tampa-St. Petersburg), WCCO-TV (Minneapolis), KCNC-TV (Denver), WFOR-TV and WBFS-TV (Miami), KOVR-TV and KMAX-TV (Sacramento), KDKA-TV and WPCW-TV (Pittsburgh), WJZ-TV (Baltimore), as well as WCCO-TV's satellite stations KCCO-TV (Alexandria, Minn.) and KCCW-TV (Walker, Minn.).

DESCRIPTION:

CBS WFOR-TV in Miami has an opening for an Assignment Editor flexible to work all shifts, the weekend and holidays who can determine news assignments as supervised by the Managing Editor; Monitor law enforcement frequencies and fire frequencies on newsroom scanners for spot news; Telephone law enforcement and fire fighting agencies to learn if spot news must be assigned; check wires for on air bulletins or special reports and new story assignments; prepare a situationer describing in detail what stories are being covered, who is covering them, and approximately how much air time is required for each story; gather information by telephone on news stories which are not assigned to reporters; participate in story meetings to inform participants of events being covered; schedule remote trucks (ENG/SNG) for live news stories or interviews; develop contacts in community and cultivate those contacts for news stories; perform other duties which may be assigned from time to time bases upon events of the day.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants should have a minimum 2-3 years assignment desk experience. Knowledge of television broadcasting and familiarity with South Florida area. Two years of college.

EEO STATEMENT:

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Primary Purpose

The Assignment Editor is responsible for managing newsroom assignments, coordinating logistics, monitoring news wires and scanners.

Key Activities

• Plan news coverage as directed by news management

• Dispatch crews to stories and breaking news, using appropriate logistical and journalistic judgement

• Make calls to news sources as needed, gaining appropriate and actionable information

• Assist in finding stories, doing research and tracking story ideas in assignment desk computer with emphasis on key brand points

• Publishing of online content

• Perform other duties as needed and as directed by news management

Skills

Education & Experience/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related discipline
• 3-5 years of experience in broadcast or similar industry preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Must be organized, self-starter who can work independently

• Basic computer skills; non-linear and production techniques

• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment

• Understanding of the principles of responsible journalism

• Ability to work well with others in a team-based environment

• Ability to write effectively

Work Environment

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WCVB-TV has an opening for a self-motivated individual who wants to win each day. We are seeking a part time Assignment Editor with the ability to capture the essence of what's happening in the field, and then bring it vividly into the homes of our viewers. The successful candidate will have a take charge attitude when it comes to breaking news. We are looking for a smart assignment editor who finds distinctive enterprise stories and oversees news coverage that sets us apart. We want a newsroom leader who takes the lead on breaking news.

Job Responsibilities:

• Listen to multiple police scanners which cover more than a dozen agencies throughout our market—must have great "scanner ears".

• Gather and organize press releases, emails, phone calls and viewer tips. Take initiative and decide which of the above will yield compelling content for newscasts.

• Assist news management with content gathering and planning.

• Assist producers, digital editors and reporters with story gathering.

• Keep track of crews in the field and maintain communication with them.

• Furnish content and post it to all digital platforms—including but not limited to sending push alerts, Twitter and Facebook posts.

Experience Requirements:

• Must have experience listening to police scanners.

• Must have advanced knowledge of digital platforms, especially social media. Successful candidate will be required to monitor multiple social media accounts in order to gather content and communicate with news makers.

• Either have a working knowledge of FTP or an ability to learn how to FTP video to other stations.

• Familiar with local newsgathering technology and terminology.

Qualifications Requirements:

• Must be highly organized.

• Have the ability to work multiple projects simultaneously.

• Must be able to foster and maintain professional working relationships with newsmakers.

• Have the ability to gather information from multiple sources simultaneously and quickly push it out to anchors, reporters, producers and digital editors.

• Must have a sense of urgency and be able to thrive in a high pressure breaking news and weather environment.

• Be able to remain calm and level-headed during breaking news situations.

• Must have excellent communication skills.

• Willing to work a variety of shifts including weekends and nights.

Education:

• College degree in broadcast journalism, broadcast news, or related field

• Military training and experience in related field will be considered

Primary Purpose

The Assignment Editor is responsible for managing newsroom assignments, coordinating logistics, monitoring news wires and scanners.

Key Activities

• Plan news coverage as directed by news management

• Dispatch crews to stories and breaking news, using appropriate logistical and journalistic judgement

• Make calls to news sources as needed, gaining appropriate and actionable information

• Assist in finding stories, doing research and tracking story ideas in assignment desk computer with emphasis on key brand points

• Publishing of online content

• Perform other duties as needed and as directed by news management

Skills

Education & Experience/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related discipline
• 3-5 years of experience in broadcast or similar industry preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Must be organized, self-starter who can work independently

• Basic computer skills; non-linear and production techniques

• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment

• Understanding of the principles of responsible journalism

• Ability to work well with others in a team-based environment

• Ability to write effectively

WBAL-TV has an opening for a self-motivated individual who wants to win each day. We are seeking an Assignment Editor with the ability to capture the essence of what's happening in the field, and then bring it vividly into the homes of our viewers. The successful candidate will have a take charge attitude when it comes to breaking news. We are looking for a smart assignment editor who finds distinctive enterprise stories and oversees news coverage that sets us apart. We want a newsroom leader who takes the lead on breaking news.

Job Responsibilities:

• Listen to multiple police scanners which cover more than a dozen agencies throughout our market—must have great "scanner ears".

• Gather and organize press releases, emails, phone calls and viewer tips. Take initiative and decide which of the above will yield compelling content for newscasts.

• Assist news management with content gathering and planning.

• Assist producers, digital editors and reporters with story gathering.

• Keep track of crews in the field and maintain communication with them.

• Furnish content and post it to all digital platforms—including but not limited to sending push alerts, Twitter and Facebook posts.

Experience Requirements:

• Must have experience listening to police scanners.

• Must have advanced knowledge of digital platforms, especially social media. Successful candidate will be required to monitor multiple social media accounts in order to gather content and communicate with news makers.

• Either have a working knowledge of FTP or an ability to learn how to FTP video to other stations.

• Familiar with local newsgathering technology and terminology.

Qualifications Requirements:

• Must be highly organized.

• Have the ability to work multiple projects simultaneously.

• Must be able to foster and maintain professional working relationships with newsmakers.

• Have the ability to gather information from multiple sources simultaneously and quickly push it out to anchors, reporters, producers and digital editors.

• Must have a sense of urgency and be able to thrive in a high pressure breaking news and weather environment.

• Be able to remain calm and level-headed during breaking news situations.

• Must have excellent communication skills.

• Willing to work a variety of shifts including weekends and nights.

Education:

• College degree in broadcast journalism, broadcast news, or related field

• Military training and experience in related field will be considered

Posting Job Description

Spectrum Networks is looking for enthusiastic, talented and driven individuals to join the best and brightest in gathering, producing and delivering stories that make a difference within a 24-hour breaking news environment! Our commitment is to engage viewers with relevant, timely news that's important to the local communities we serve.

Who we are: Spectrum Networks is a series of 27 hyper-local news and 9 regional sports networks owned and operated by Charter Communications, Inc. Spectrum Networks seeks to provide the most essential local news and information, cultivating relevant and thoughtful conversations that foster informed and engaged communities.

The Environment: Spectrum News is a 24-hour breaking news network which requires employees who are flexible and available to work various shift, including early morning, late evenings, weekends and holidays.

Being on our team means … You're ready to inspire and be inspired! You're passionate, creative and highly technical, driven to flourish in a competitive, fast-paced environment. You're fiercely accurate, with a desire to leverage your knowledge, skills and abilities to share news stories to viewers in our local communities. You're nimble, having the ability to pivot in an ever-changing workflow. You are a team player with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills. You have the ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.

What we're looking for: The Assignment Editor will coordinate news crews, resources and logistics, ensuring that top stories are covered across assigned shift. Determine priorities and assign coverage to news units. Collaborate on story ideas and coordinate assignments of the news gathering staff.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond quickly and efficiently to breaking news; coordinate multiple live field crews and the chopper

• Set up news stories by planning daily and long term coverage

• Monitor websites, social media sources and post content to news website

• Monitor police and fire scanners for breaking news and developing stories

• Collaborate with editors to determine which news events should be covered and which correspondent should cover each event

• Communicate the coverage needs of the assignment desk to crews and dispatch and coordinate photographers and field crews

• Develop sources within the community, including government agencies and public relations representatives

• Make beat calls to sources and other agencies

• Gather accurate information from the public and public agencies

• Maintain current and future files for news stories

• Contribute to story ideas and advance developing stories; participate in directing coverage plans under deadline pressure

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

• Solid news judgment and passion for news

• Ability to develop sources

• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and work under time pressure deadline

• Must be able and willing to work different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly communicate solutions; ability to relate well with diverse populations

• Ability to interface with internal company personnel

• Requires adaptability, enthusiasm, initiative and a positive approach to problem solving

• Must be able to work under time pressure deadlines, work different or extended shifts and flexible with schedule changes. Willing and able to work weekends and holidays

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Communication or comparable television work experience preferred
• 4+ years of Assignment desk experience in a television newsroom

Our Culture: Every employee is an influencer and culture keeper. We expect respectful communication (despite pressure), openness to feedback, an eagerness to learn, and an overall positive attitude! Roles may require the following:

• Overtime may be required to meet deadlines

• Varying schedule due to, breaking news and/or daily news coverage requirements

• Provide 24x7, 365 days per year, on-call support. May entail phone or physical presence at the facility for equipment failure or other disasters. This includes, but is not limited to equipment and power failures, loss of contracted services, storms or severe weather, and schedule conflicts

• Participation in an established on-call rotation