Assignment Editor

Solomon Page; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401(k)

Direct deposit

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Solomon Page is seeking an Assignment Editor for a freelance, onsite role in Bristol, CT. The position runs through April 2027 with potential extension and requires strong sports knowledge and TV production experience.

The role supports daily studio planning, event coordination, and collaboration with domestic and international teams while managing high volumes of email and phone traffic.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years’ experience in a television related field required.
• Strong knowledge of international sports and TV production workflow.
• Ability to manage high-volume email and phone traffic with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Gathers news and communicates with production staff; coordinates events and hires freelance crews.
• Reacts quickly to breaking news and assembles related materials (sound/video).
• Stays informed on sports events and news; clears social media content.
• Plans daily studio show activities and coordinates remote/studio events.
• Collaborates with domestic/international regions and networks on breaking news.

Skills

Sports knowledge

Interpersonal skills

TV production

Email/phone traffic

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

We are hiring an Assignment Editor to join a top entertainment company in Bristol, CT.

• This freelance role will be running until April 2027 with potential to extend and will be fully onsite.
• Schedule days will vary, with regular shifts from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM and occasional shifts from 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
• Pay Rate: $30.50/HR

Responsibilities

• Gathers news; disseminates information among all other production staff; acting as liaison for inter-show, and inter-corporate dealings; advance planning for show/company events; hires freelance crews; reacts to breaking news stories
• Reacts to breaking news on an immediate basis and gathers story related materials (sound and video) on a timely basis
• Being informed and up-to-date on sporting events and sports knowledge
• Clears social media content for platforms
• Advanced planning for show as well as news gathering projects
• Daily planning for studio shows – after daily prioritizing of events
• Coordinates remote and studio events, creating synergy between remote and studio productions.
• Collaborates with Domestic and International regions as well as other networks on breaking news stories, sharing information video or sound
• Possessed depth knowledge of ENG and SNG crew/trucks as well as booking satellite and fiber feeds or any other
• Digital form like IP, Cellular, FTP and viral newsgathering procedures for booking purposes
• Works well in a team setting, shows initiative and problem solving skills; takes direction from Assignment Desk management, coordinating producers, news editors, producers and senior Editors
• Stays informed and up-to-date on sporting events and has above-average sports knowledge

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of Three years’ experience in a television related field required
• Strong knowledge of sports, superior interpersonal and communication skills, technical knowledge of TV production and electronic newsgathering with capacity of handle high-volume email and phone traffic
• Strong knowledge of international sports, especially basic understanding of international Soccer leagues,.
• Demonstrated initiative and positive, solution-oriented outlook
• Advance ability to organize and prioritize, commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs: Outlook, Excel, Word

The Solomon Page Distinction

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers.

• medical
• dental
• 401(k)
• direct deposit
• commuter

which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.