Newsroom Assignment Editor — Lead Breaking Coverage

Spectrum; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum News in Columbus, OH seeks an experienced Assignment Editor to coordinate news teams, resources, and logistics for major stories during shifts. The role requires 4+ years of assignment desk experience, a Bachelor's in Broadcast Communication, and the ability to develop sources, communicate clearly, and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Join a collaborative team delivering timely, accurate content across TV and digital platforms; must be willing to work varying shifts,

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate news teams, resources, and logistics to cover major stories
• Establish priorities and assign news units to cover events
• Organize the news gathering team's duties and collaborate on article ideas
• Create compelling, timely, and accurate content across traditional and digital platforms

Skills

Assignment desk experience

Interpersonal communication

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Communication

Job description

Spectrum News in Columbus, OH seeks an experienced Assignment Editor to coordinate news teams, resources, and logistics for major stories during shifts. The role requires 4+ years of assignment desk experience, a Bachelor's in Broadcast Communication, and the ability to develop sources, communicate clearly, and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Join a collaborative team delivering timely, accurate content across TV and digital platforms; must be willing to work varying shifts,