Senior Assignment Editor

Spectrum; Needham Heights (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum News NECN in Needham Heights, MA is seeking an Assignment Editor to coordinate news crews, resources, and logistics across shifts. You will assign news units to cover topics and work with the news-gathering staff to develop story ideas.

The role requires 5+ years newsroom experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Communication or equivalent, and strong news judgment plus excellent written and verbal communication. Travel and flexible scheduling are expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of newsroom experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Communication or comparable television work experience preferred.
• Demonstrated news judgment and passion for news.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to clearly communicate solutions; and relate well with internal company personnel.
• Ability to develop sources, organize multiple priorities and work under time pressure; may be required to lift up to 5 pounds.
• Must be open to travel to cover important stories in the community.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate news crews, resources, and logistics across shifts.
• Assign news units to cover topics according to priorities.
• Work with the news-gathering staff to develop story ideas.
• Collaborate with reporters and other desk editors to ensure accurate and timely coverage.

Skills

Newsroom experience

Communication skills

Story development

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Communication

Tools

Broadcast software

Job description

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Are organization and project coordination your strengths? Do you want to be part of the production team behind a news broadcast? If so, apply for a position as an Assignment Editor with Spectrum News NECN.

Spectrum News NECN covers MA, NH, ME, VT, RI, and CT. 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. Check out all the ways we share news on the Spectrum News Mobile App

In this role, you will make sure that the top stories are covered each shift by coordinating news crews, resources, and logistics. You will assign news units to cover specific topics in accordance with priorities. In addition, you will work with the news-gathering staff to develop story 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 SENIOR ASSIGNMENT EDITORS ENJOY MOST

• Keeping the desk running smoothly by communicating continuously with assignment editors on other shifts.
• Creating connections by contacting beat reporters, wire services, newspapers, magazines, and radio and television stations.

As a part of Spectrum News NECN, 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 NECN

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Newsroom or related experience - 5+ years
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Communication or comparable television work experience preferred
• Technical Skills: Demonstrated news judgment and passion for news
• Skills: Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to clearly communicate solutions; and able to relate well with populations, ability to interface with internal company personnel
• Abilities: Ability to develop sources, ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and work under time pressure deadline, may be required to lift up to 5 pounds
• 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, be flexible with schedule changes and able to cover stand-by responsibilities when assigned
• Working Conditions: Works inside a climate-controlled environment throughout the year. Works in an open newsroom setting with a semi-noisy environment

Here, our employees don’t just have jobs, they're building careers. That’s why we offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.

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 $25.90 and $46.70. 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.

Get to Know Us

Charter Communications provides superior communication and entertainment products for residential and business customers through the Spectrum brand. Our offerings include Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice. Beyond our connectivity solutions, we also provide local news, programming and regional sports via Spectrum Networks and multiscreen advertising solutions via Spectrum Reach. When you join our team, you’ll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S.

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We’re committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve – providing opportunities for employment and advancement to all team members. Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans. Learn about Life at Spectrum.