Assignment Editor: Fast-Paced News & Coverage Lead

FOX; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time-off program

401(k) plan

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

FOX6 News is seeking an Assignment Editor to shape daily coverage across broadcast and digital platforms in Southeast Wisconsin. You will monitor multiple sources, identify compelling stories and coordinate coverage with reporters, photographers and editors.

The ideal candidate has strong news judgment, excellent writing and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced newsroom. Previous newsroom experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Degree in journalism, communications or related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Previous experience as an assignment editor, associate producer, or news intern is preferred but not required.
• Strong news judgment and ability to recognize compelling story ideas.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong writing, editing and research abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Build and coordinate daily news coverage for broadcast, digital and social media platforms.
• Monitor police scanners, email, social media, news wires and other sources for breaking news and developing stories.
• Identify compelling news, weather and sports content for audiences across Southeast Wisconsin.
• Coordinate assignments and communicate with producers, reporters, photographers, news managers and field crews.
• Work with local, regional and national content partners.
• Coordinate live news assignments and assist with coverage logistics.
• Research stories and provide relevant information to news producers.
• Help generate new story ideas and identify opportunities across digital and emerging media platforms.
• Support the creation of written articles, livestreams, photos, graphics, video and social media content.
• Maintain accuracy and speed while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

News judgment

Written communication

Editing skills

Research skills

Education

Journalism degree or related field

Tools

Social media tools

Emerging newsroom tech

Job description

FOX6 News is seeking an Assignment Editor to shape daily coverage across broadcast and digital platforms in Southeast Wisconsin. You will monitor multiple sources, identify compelling stories and coordinate coverage with reporters, photographers and editors.

The ideal candidate has strong news judgment, excellent writing and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced newsroom. Previous newsroom experience is preferred but not required.