Assignment Editor
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Job Location:
Sacramento, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
23 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
KTXL FOX40 in Sacramento California is seeking a forward-thinking organized and dynamic Assignments Editorto lead our daily newsgathering efforts across platforms.
Do you thrive on breaking news and enterprise storytelling
Can you juggle multiple crews deadlines and platforms with precision and clarity
Are you passionate about both the on-air product andthe digital experience
Do you know how to inspire and guide a team of reporters producers anchors and photographers
If so you might be the perfect fit for this critical newsroom role.
As Assignments Editor youll be the central hub of our editorial operationcoordinating coverage plans managing logistics and ensuring our content is timely relevant and impactful. Youll work closely with the News Director Managing Editor and Digital Content Manager to shape daily coverage respond to breaking news and elevate our storytelling across broadcast digital and social platforms.
Were looking for someone who:
- Communicates clearly and confidently across all levels of the newsroom
- Has a sharp editorial sense and understands what makes a story resonate
- Is highly organized and thrives in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
- Thinks digitally and knows how to maximize reach and engagement online
- Leads with optimism collaboration and a desire to grow others
SKILLS REQUIRED
- Manages station wide planning calendar
- Manages a shared contact database
- Easily makes connections with the communities we serve
- Make assignments for reporters and photographers daily and check in with crews throughout the day.
- Manages breaking news coverage with the Managing Editor
- Runs twice daily news meetings updating producers and anchors on the daily content.
- Requires excellent professional writing skills to correspond with officials and the public
- Must be able to stay on top of incoming emails to the station and decern what qualifies as news content and what does not.
- General working knowledge of the communities we serve
- Organize content meetings for managers to decide upon future projects
- Manage comp logs identify missed content
Applicants should have a minimum of three years of newsroom experience preferably in a leadership or coordination role.
Compensation - $28.00/hr commensurate with experience and skill level
Key Skills
- Corporate Paralegal
- Graduate Engineering
- Customer Service
- Clinical Data Management
- ABAP
- Corporate Marketing
About Company
As the largest TV station operator in the U.S. reaching nearly 39 percent of households, Nexstar Media Group offers unrivaled audience access and influence.
