Assignment editor job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox TV Stations

Fox Television Stations is one of the nation's largest owned-and-operated network broadcast groups, comprising 29 stations in 18 markets and covering over 37% of U.S. television homes. This includes seven duopolies in the top 10 markets: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Washington, D.C. and Houston; as well as duopolies in Minneapolis, Phoenix, Orlando and Seattle.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The assignment desk is the HEART of the newsroom. The ideal assignment editor candidate is passionate about both breaking news and enterprise story generation. We're looking for someone with strong news judgment who will be an integral voice on our editorial team. Assignment editors must gather story information from various news sources and determine the newsworthiness. Decide what stories to cover and assign/dispatch crews by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist field crews in story development/completion; this includes, but is not limited to, providing directions to a location, providing contact information for a story, providing background information on a story, making preliminary calls to set-up a story. Listen to scanners and respond as required. Work independently to research story information. This can include but is not limited to, social media, web site searches, calling sources, FOX35 archives.Organize and manage news crews. Assign and dispatch crews for news vehicles including ENG/SNG vehicles.Assign live gear technology to crews as needed Communicate story developments to producers, field crews, web team, and managers.Call and arrange live shots and feeds with other FOX affiliates. Ensure continuity in coverage.Coordinate coverage of special events. Write, edit and post stories on the station's website and social media platforms; on-air, on-line, in-mobile and social.Develop and maintain professional relationships with sources. This includes, but is not limited to Public Information Officers, corporate spokespersons, public relations personnel, viewers, and members of the public.Create and maintain story files. Files should include contact information, background information, newspaper articles, official reports, phone numbers, and addresses.Professionally, respectfully and courteously answer incoming calls as quickly as possible. Must be able to communicate intelligibly, via telephone and e-mail, to news crews and callers. Respond to viewer questions and concerns.Responsible for daily sorting and distribution of incoming department e-mail and voicemail. Distribute information to the appropriate recipient.Stay informed on current events, journalistic practices and changing industry trends.Write coverage plans. Effectively communicate between shifts by writing detailed notes. Must be able to regularly and proficiently operate a personal computer, using a keyboard, and news related systems.Attend and participate in department editorial meetings. Provide suggestions for stories and participate in post-production critiques.Adhere to all professional broadcast journalism standards in regard to legal and ethical issues

Other duties as assigned.Reliable, punctual, flexible Work varied hours, holidays, weekends and during severe weather situations as needed and/or scheduled.

JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Positive AttitudeProblem Solving and Decision MakingCommitment to ExcellenceTake InitiativeTeamworkExperience in News Television StationIntegrityExcellent Communication Skills

Regularly stand; walk, sit, reach with hands and arms; and; talk or hear. Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

REQUIREMENT: A minimum of 3 years television news assignment desk experience. College or technical degree in in an applicable discipline such as broadcast journalism or communications. Thorough working knowledge of newsroom computers, the Internet and computer-assisted reporting. Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. Detail oriented.

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.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands.

Application Instructions

Please list all professional experience and explain any gaps in employment history. All of your application materials, which may include PDF files of work samples and/or links to audio, video, photography or graphics, must be uploaded to the field labeled Resume/Cover Letter/Work Samples to be considered for the position.

Job Description

The Washington Post seeks an experienced and creative photo assignment editor to join our award-winning photo team comprised of visual journalists who find fresh and compelling ways to tell stories.

This photo assignment editor will assign, research and generate photography primarily for The Home You Own, a destination within The Washington Post's Lifestyle team in Features.

This editor must have a nuanced eye for photography and be able to work with freelance photographers and our staff photojournalists. The successful candidate for this rewarding position will work collaboratively with The Home You Own team to produce photography that is engaging and informative, and with our visual enterprise editors and design teams to present powerful visual storytelling on multiple platforms. In addition, this editor will help the photo team support a new Wellness department.

This position is based in our Washington newsroom.

Interested candidates should upload a cover letter outlining the experience they would bring to the position, résumé and portfolio (as PDFs) to our jobs portal. All your application materials can be uploaded to the same field. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, but those received by 09/05/2022 will be prioritized. Your cover letter should be addressed to Director of Photography MaryAnne Golon and Managing Editors Kat Downs Mulder and Krissah Thompson.

The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.

Ever wondered if what you are doing will Impact Tomorrow? At The Washington Post, every employee shapes the way we deliver the news. Find the career that's right for you
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FOX43 WPMT is searching for a Digital Desk Producer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a vision for what local news can and should be on broadcast, digital, social, streaming and audio platforms. This position is part of a team that manages newsroom assignments and oversees the development of stories across all platforms. You will be responsible for selecting, developing and planning daily reporting assignments to be covered by our team of journalists. This includes fielding calls from the public, staying connected with local news in our communities through emails and news releases and responding to breaking news. The job also involves publishing breaking news, producing engaging digital content, and posting to station social media accounts.
Responsibilities:

Discover and produce unique, local and engaging content daily and publish to multiple platforms in an organized manner

React quickly to breaking news and move crews effectively

Participate in editorial meetings and conversations, including pitching stories

Review and respond to news releases, news tips, emails, user generated content and social media messages to identify unique, local and engaging content

Social listening: monitor social media for breaking news, find interesting stories, track trends and report findings to newsroom

Monitor a wide variety of scanners, local news outlets and USG/Social Media for breaking news

Perform basic digital producing, including but not limited to, writing and publishing local content and breaking news to the station's website-drafting and publishing posts for the station's social media accounts

Ensure content grammar and AP Style is seamless, including copy editing, ensuring headlines are maximized for readability and sharing and upholding copyright and usage standards

Job Requirements:

Requirements:

BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field

Minimum: one year of experience as a digital producer, writer or assignment editor preferred

Sound news judgment with the ability to work under tight deadlines and in stressful situations in a 24/7 newsroom

Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events

Strong AP writing and editing skills

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekend and holiday shifts

Work Environment: Office

Physical Demands: Sedentary work

Travel: Rarely: less than 10%

Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment

Physical Demands Set: Sedentary work: Involves sitting most of the time; walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 63 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA's OTT advertising service. For more information, visit

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TEGNA requires all employees to be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus.

EEO statement:

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. TEGNA complies with all applicable laws related to accommodations.

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