Assignment Editor - Spectrum News 1

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

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 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