Assignment Editor - Spectrum News 1

Charter Communications; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,720 - 56,206; Full time

Job summary

Charter Communications is seeking an Assignment Editor for Spectrum News in Columbus, Ohio. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of assignment desk experience in a television newsroom. This role requires strong organizational skills to coordinate news teams and ensure major stories are covered effectively.

The position involves collaborating with the team to produce compelling content along with a passion for storytelling and a drive for excellence. This is an opportunity to engage with the community and share impactful news across multiple platforms.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of assignment desk experience in a television newsroom.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under time-pressure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate news teams, resources, and logistics for major stories.
• Establish priorities and assign news units to cover events.
• Collaborate with the team to create compelling content.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Written communication

News event identification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Communication

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.

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 collaborating 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 deadlines
• 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

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

The base pay for this position generally is between $22.30 and $40.80. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive‑based compensation such as bonuses.

Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans.