Assignment Editor
Do you take satisfaction in organizing a team of individuals to create a product? Would you like to get some proper news producing experience? If so, send a job application for Assignment Editor to Spectrum News.
Spectrum News is made up of over 30 hyper-local news and regional sports networks dedicated to producing original, unbiased and high-quality content. We use innovative journalistic approaches, backed by comprehensive research, to engage and inform viewers on the most essential news, issues, and events taking place in their communities.
Beyond TV news distribution, our newsrooms publish via the Spectrum News app and connected television. We’re committed to providing viewers with 24-hour news—no matter how, when and where they want it. Check out all the ways we share news on the Spectrum News Mobile App.
BE PART OF THE CONNECTION
In this role, you’ll make sure that major stories are covered during the given shift by coordinating news teams, resources, and logistics. You will establish priorities and assign news units to cover them. You will be organizing the news gathering team's duties and collaborate on article ideas. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that creates compelling, timely, and accurate content to connect with viewers across traditional and digital platforms.
What Our Assignment Editors Enjoy Most
Responding to breaking news quickly and effectively; organizing numerous live field workers and the chopper.
Identifying the news events that should be covered and working with editors to decide which reporter should cover each event.
As a part of Spectrum News, you’re creative, highly technical, and ready to bring the character-driven stories of those in your community to life in our newsroom. You value accuracy and want to leverage your curiosity and storytelling abilities to share inspiring news across multiple platforms. Each day is a fast-paced and constantly evolving work environment with new stories to tell and perspectives to uncover. If you’re a nimble, passionate team player, you’ll find a home on our team.
Required Qualifications
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SPECTRUM NEWS
Experience: Assignment desk experience in a television newsroom - 4+ years
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Communication or comparable television work experience preferred
Technical Skills: Ability to develop sources
Skills: Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly communicate solutions; ability to relate well with diverse populations
Abilities: Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and work under time pressure deadline
Travel Ability: Must be open to travel to discover the important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community
Schedule: Ability to work different shifts or longer shifts due to "breaking news" and severe weather emergencies. Willing and able to work weekends and holidays
Working Conditions: Works inside a climate-controlled environment throughout the year. Works in an open newsroom setting with a semi-noisy environment
SPECTRUM NEWS CONNECTS YOU TO MORE
Community Impact: You will play an important role in connecting people to and informing them about their local communities
Supportive Teams: Be part of a strong community that gives you opportunities to network and grow and wants to see you succeed
Dynamic Growth: The growth of our industry and evolving technology powers our employees’ careers as they move up or around the company
Total Rewards: See all the ways we invest in you—at work and in life
The pay for this position has a salary range of $24.30 to $53.40. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and location. Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses.