Assignment Editor - Spectrum News 1

Charter Communications; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum News in Charlotte seeks an Assignment Editor to coordinate news teams, resources, and logistics to cover major stories during the assigned shift. You will establish priorities, assign news units, and organize the news gathering team's duties while collaborating on article ideas across traditional and digital platforms.

The role requires 4+ years of assignment desk experience, a Bachelor’s in Broadcast Communications preferred, and strong written and verbal communication skills;

Qualifications

• Assignment desk experience in a television newsroom.
• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Communication or comparable television work experience preferred
• Ability to develop sources
• Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly communicate solutions; ability to relate well with populations
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and work under time pressure deadline
• Must be open to travel to discover important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community
• Ability to work different shifts or longer shifts due to breaking news and severe weather emergencies; willing to work weekends and holidays
• Works inside a climate-controlled environment in an open newsroom setting with a semi-noisy environment

Responsibilities

• Coordinate news teams, resources, and logistics to cover major stories during the given shift.
• Establish priorities and assign news units to cover them.
• Organize the news gathering team's duties and collaborate on article ideas.
• Work with editors to connect with viewers across traditional and digital platforms.

Skills

Assignment desk exp

Interpersonal skills

Verbal/written comms

Develop sources

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Communications

Job description

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Do you take satisfaction in organizing a team of individuals to create a product? Would you like to get some proper news producing experience? If so, send a job application for Assignment Editor to Spectrum News.

Spectrum News is made up of over 30 hyper-local news and regional sports networks dedicated to producing original, unbiased and high-quality content. We use innovative journalistic approaches, backed by comprehensive research, to engage and inform viewers on the most essential news, issues, and events taking place in their communities.

Beyond TV news distribution, our newsrooms publish via the Spectrum News app and connected television. We're committed to providing viewers with 24-hour news—no matter how, when, and where they want it. Check out all the ways we share news on the Spectrum News Mobile App.

In this role, you'll make sure that major stories are covered during the given shift by coordinating news teams, resources, and logistics. You will establish priorities and assign news units to cover them. You will be organizing the news gathering team's duties and collaborate on article ideas. You'll be part of a collaborative team that creates compelling, timely, and accurate content to connect with viewers across traditional and digital platforms.

What our assignment editors enjoy most

• Responding to breaking news quickly and effectively; organizing numerous live field workers and the chopper.
• Identifying the news events that should be covered and working with editors to decide which reporter should cover each event.

As a part of Spectrum News, you're creative, highly technical, and ready to bring the character-driven stories of those in your community to life in our newsroom. You value accuracy and want to leverage your curiosity and storytelling abilities to share inspiring news across multiple platforms. Each day is a fast-paced and constantly evolving work environment with new stories to tell and perspectives to uncover. If you're a nimble, passionate team player, you'll find a home on our team.

What you'll bring to Spectrum News

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Assignment desk experience in a television newsroom - 4+ years
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Communication or comparable television work experience preferred
• Technical Skills: Ability to develop sources
• Skills: Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly communicate solutions; ability to relate well with populations
• Abilities: Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and work under time pressure deadline
• Travel Ability: Must be open to travel to discover the important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community
• Schedule: Ability to work different shifts or longer shifts due to "breaking news" and severe weather emergencies. Willing and able to work weekends and holidays
• Working Conditions: Works inside a climate-controlled environment throughout the year. Works in an open newsroom setting with a semi-noisy environment

Here, our employees don't just have jobs, they're building careers. That's why we offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.

A qualified applicant's criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans. Learn about Life at Spectrum.