Assignment Editor - perdiem position

fox com; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a per diem Assignment Editor at a leading television station in New York City. This role is crucial in coordinating news coverage, assigning reporters, and ensuring timely updates on breaking news. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure and possesses strong prioritization skills, with a minimum of three years of experience in a local newsroom. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a well-respected news organization, where diversity and inclusion are prioritized. If you are passionate about news and have the drive to excel in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience on an assignment desk in a local newsroom.
• Ability to prioritize and gather information aggressively.

Responsibilities

• Assign reporters and crews to cover stories.
• Monitor police/fire/EMS radios for breaking news.

Skills

Prioritization

Information Gathering

Pressure Management

Internet Research

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.

JOB DESCRIPTION

WNYW seeks a perdiem Assignment Editor.

Responsibilities:

1. Assign reporters and crews to cover stories.
2. Coordinate camera crew and live trucks.
3. Monitor police/fire/EMS radios for breaking news.
4. Responsible for monitoring news network and all news sources.
5. Develop and set up news stories.

Requirements:

1. Must have a minimum of 3 years experience working on an assignment desk in a local newsroom.
2. Must be able to prioritize and be aggressive in obtaining information and sources.
3. Able to work well under pressure.
4. New York City experience a plus.
5. Internet experience required.

Candidate will also be required to join the WGA East union. Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience and in accordance with the applicable union collective bargaining agreement is: $20.63-$48.81 per hour.

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.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

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