Global Sports Assignment Editor — News & Production

Professional Search Group; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

International SportsCenters seeks an Assignment Editor I to coordinate freelance and staff reporters and production personnel for worldwide sports coverage. You will oversee project details, recommend editorial emphasis, and maintain communication between international and domestic efforts for sports news coverage.

You will handle ancillary crew needs, plan editorial and logistical coverage, and liaise between the Bureau staff, shows, media operations, and transmission.

Qualifications

• A college degree in a related broadcast field is required.
• Strong knowledge of sports and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in television-related fields with high-volume email and phone traffic.

Responsibilities

• Gathers news and disseminates information among production staff; coordinates with inter-show and inter-corporate teams.
• Plans advance coverage for events and hires freelance crews as needed.
• Reacts to breaking news and collects story materials promptly and efficiently.
• Maintains up-to-date sports knowledge and performs advanced planning for shows and news projects.
• Coordinates remote and studio events, ensuring seamless production synergy.
• Manages ENG/SNG crew logistics and bookings for feeds and digital gathering.
• Works with management, editors, producers, and senior editors to execute coverage.
• Keeps informed on sports events and translates updates into production feeds.

Education

College degree in related broadcast field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excell, Word)

Job description

International SportsCenters seeks an Assignment Editor I to coordinate freelance and staff reporters and production personnel for worldwide sports coverage. You will oversee project details, recommend editorial emphasis, and maintain communication between international and domestic efforts for sports news coverage.

You will handle ancillary crew needs, plan editorial and logistical coverage, and liaise between the Bureau staff, shows, media operations, and transmission.