Assignment Editor: Fast-Paced Newsroom & Digital

Fox Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 61 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

FOX Television Stations in Milwaukee seeks an Assignment Editor to shape daily coverage across broadcast, digital and social platforms. You will monitor multiple sources, assign teams, and coordinate with producers, reporters and editors to deliver accurate, timely news to viewers in Southeast Wisconsin.

The ideal candidate has strong news judgment, excellent communication, and the ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• A degree in journalism, communications or a 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 the ability to recognize compelling story ideas.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong writing, editing and research abilities.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments at once.
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Familiarity with digital news platforms, social media and emerging newsroom technologies.
• The ability to work flexible hours, including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• A positive attitude, curiosity and a commitment to accuracy and journalistic standards.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

News judgment

Communication skills

Writing

Editing

Research

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Formation

Journalism degree or related field

Outils

Digital news platforms

Social media

Emerging newsroom tech

Description du poste

FOX Television Stations in Milwaukee seeks an Assignment Editor to shape daily coverage across broadcast, digital and social platforms. You will monitor multiple sources, assign teams, and coordinate with producers, reporters and editors to deliver accurate, timely news to viewers in Southeast Wisconsin.

The ideal candidate has strong news judgment, excellent communication, and the ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.