Breaking News Assignment Editor — Onsite Freelance

Solomon Page; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401(k)

Direct deposit

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Solomon Page is seeking an Assignment Editor for a freelance, onsite role in Bristol, CT. The position runs through April 2027 with potential extension and requires strong sports knowledge and TV production experience.

The role supports daily studio planning, event coordination, and collaboration with domestic and international teams while managing high volumes of email and phone traffic.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years’ experience in a television related field required.
• Strong knowledge of international sports and TV production workflow.
• Ability to manage high-volume email and phone traffic with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Gathers news and communicates with production staff; coordinates events and hires freelance crews.
• Reacts quickly to breaking news and assembles related materials (sound/video).
• Stays informed on sports events and news; clears social media content.
• Plans daily studio show activities and coordinates remote/studio events.
• Collaborates with domestic/international regions and networks on breaking news.

Skills

Sports knowledge

Interpersonal skills

TV production

Email/phone traffic

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Solomon Page is seeking an Assignment Editor for a freelance, onsite role in Bristol, CT. The position runs through April 2027 with potential extension and requires strong sports knowledge and TV production experience.

The role supports daily studio planning, event coordination, and collaboration with domestic and international teams while managing high volumes of email and phone traffic.