Assignment Editor

Fox News Media; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 74,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / dental / vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Union benefits where applicable

Job summary

Fox News Media in Washington, D.C. is seeking an organized Assignment Editor to join the assignment desk team.

You will coordinate daily news coverage across the Capitol, White House, Pentagon, and other locations, responding quickly to breaking news and directing crews and editors. The ideal candidate has newsroom experience, strong editorial and logistical skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience working in a local or national newsroom.
• Familiarity with Washington, D.C., including major government agencies and venues.
• Strong logistical and editorial skills with knowledge of national and international politics.
• Knowledge of network pool operations at the desk level with emphasis on unilateral benefit.
• Self-starter who can work independently, as well as a team player.
• Strong multitasking, prioritization, and decision-making skills during breaking news.
• Experience with satellite trucks, LiveU, AVOC, fiber drops, and related live-production logistics.
• Willingness to work holidays, weekends, early mornings, and late nights.

Responsibilities

• Monitor wires, social media, and other broadcast networks for news developments.
• Assign, move, and adjust crews and reporters to meet changing coverage demands.
• Work with beat producers to plan and adjust coverage as news develops.
• Ensure urgent and updated information is entered into queues and communicated to relevant personnel.
• Reach out to government agencies, departments, outside contacts, and FOX personnel to gather and confirm information.
• Develop creative coverage plans that maximize available resources.
• Aggressively seek out additional information, identify story opportunities, and pitch coverage ideas.

Skills

Editorial skills

Logistical skills

National politics

Decision-making

Self-starter

Team player

Multitasking

Breaking news experience

Government agencies familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Satellite trucks

LiveU

AVOC

Fiber drops

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox News Media FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fox News is seeking an organized, motivated, and curious Assignment Editor with strong logistical and editorial skills to join the assignment desk team in our Washington, D.C. Bureau. The Assignment Editor will work closely with a team of people to coordinate daily news coverage across the Capitol, White House, Pentagon, State Department, and other locations throughout the region. This role requires someone who can respond quickly to breaking news, organize and adjust crews, prioritize editorial incoming information, and communicate it to those who need it. The ideal candidate is naturally curious about the news and able to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor wires, social media, and other broadcast networks for news developments
• Assign, move, and adjust crews and reporters to meet changing coverage demands
• Work with beat producers to plan and adjust coverage as news develops
• Ensure urgent and updated information is entered into the appropriate queues and communicated to relevant personnel
• Reach out to government agencies, departments, outside contacts, and FOX personnel to gather and confirm information
• Develop creative coverage plans that maximize available resources
• Aggressively seek out additional information, identify story opportunities, and pitch coverage ideas.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience
• Experience working in a local or national newsroom
• Familiarity of Washington, D.C., including major government agencies and venues
• Strong logistical and editorial skills, with knowledge of national and international politics
• Knowledge of network pool operations at the desk level with an emphasis on understanding the unilateral benefit
• Ability to be a self-starter who can work independently, as well as a team player
• Strong multitasking, prioritization, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment, especially during breaking news
• Experience with satellite trucks, LiveU technology, AVOC, fiber drops, and related live-production logistics.
• Willingness to work a variety of shifts including holidays, weekends, early mornings, and late nights

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.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $74,000.00-99,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.