Newsroom Assignment Editor - Fast-Paced, Impactful Coverage

Fox; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Fox TV Stations in Milwaukee seeks an Assignment Editor to coordinate daily coverage across broadcast, digital and social channels. You will monitor police scanners, emails, social media for breaking news and guide assignments with producers, reporters and crews.

Strong news judgment, writing/editing skills, and the ability to work under pressure are essential. This full-time role requires flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays in a fast-paced Southeast Wisconsin newsroom.

Qualifications

• A degree in journalism, communications or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Previous experience as an assignment editor, associate producer or news intern is preferred, but not required.
• Strong news judgment and the ability to recognize compelling story ideas.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong writing, editing and research abilities.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments at once.
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Familiarity with digital news platforms, social media and emerging newsroom technologies.
• The ability to work flexible hours, including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• A positive attitude, curiosity and a commitment to accuracy and journalistic standards.

Responsibilities

• Build and coordinate daily news coverage for broadcast, digital and social media platforms.
• Monitor police scanners, email, social media, news wires and other sources for breaking news and developing stories.
• Identify compelling news, weather and sports content for audiences across Southeast Wisconsin.
• Coordinate assignments and communicate with producers, reporters, photographers, news managers and field crews.
• Work with local, regional and national content partners.
• Coordinate live news assignments and assist with coverage logistics.
• Research stories and provide relevant information to news producers.
• Help generate new story ideas and identify opportunities across digital and emerging media platforms.
• Support the creation of written articles, livestreams, photos, graphics, video and social media content.
• Maintain accuracy and speed while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

News judgment

Writing skills

Deadline pressure

Collaboration

Education

Journalism degree

Tools

Digital newsroom tech

Job description

Fox TV Stations in Milwaukee seeks an Assignment Editor to coordinate daily coverage across broadcast, digital and social channels. You will monitor police scanners, emails, social media for breaking news and guide assignments with producers, reporters and crews.

Strong news judgment, writing/editing skills, and the ability to work under pressure are essential. This full-time role requires flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays in a fast-paced Southeast Wisconsin newsroom.