Senior Assignment Editor - Lead Newsroom Coordinator

Charter Communications; Needham Heights (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive pay and benefits package

Job summary

Charter Communications is seeking an Assignment Editor for Spectrum News NECN to coordinate coverage of top stories across traditional and digital platforms. You will manage crews, logistics, and resources, ensuring timely, accurate reporting and story development with the newsroom team.

The role demands newsroom experience, strong communication, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment while collaborating with reporters, editors and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in a newsroom or related setting (5+ years).
• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Communication or comparable television work experience preferred.
• Demonstrated news judgment and passion for news.

Responsibilities

• Ensure top stories are covered each shift by coordinating news crews, resources and logistics.
• Assign news units to cover topics per priorities and deadlines.
• Develop story ideas with the news-gathering staff and collaborate across platforms.

Skills

Newsroom experience

Story development

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Travel readiness

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Communication

Job description

Charter Communications is seeking an Assignment Editor for Spectrum News NECN to coordinate coverage of top stories across traditional and digital platforms. You will manage crews, logistics, and resources, ensuring timely, accurate reporting and story development with the newsroom team.

The role demands newsroom experience, strong communication, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment while collaborating with reporters, editors and staff.