Fox Television Stations · 2 days ago
Assignment Editor
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$75K/yr - $83K/yrFox Television Stations owns and operates numerous broadcast television stations across the U.S., producing a significant amount of local news weekly. They are seeking an Assignment Editor to coordinate news coverage, manage communications, and ensure that news crews cover important stories across digital and broadcast platforms.
AssociationBroadcastingMedia and EntertainmentTV
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
Qualification
Required
Must have a Journalism or communication degree or related experience
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
Strong communication skills, writing skills and commitment to the highest standards of journalism is required
Position will include weekends and an occasional holiday shift
Preferred
Previous assignment desk, associate producer or news internship experience preferred but not required
Experience with newsroom software such as iNews, Slack, and video editing is preferred
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision
Insurance
A 401(k) plan
Paid time off
Other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents
Company
Fox Television Stations
Fox Television Stations is a group of television stations located within the United States. It is a sub-organization of 21st Century Fox.
Founded in 1986Los Angeles, California, USA
10001+ employees
Funding
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Timothy Joyce
SVP of Engineering, Operations and Technology
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