Assignment Editor (Remote Option)

The AccuWeather Television Network is seeking an Assignment Editor to monitor weather news and information, initiate coverage plans, and create story development. The role involves monitoring news and weather sources, seeking potential story possibilities, and relaying story progression to the appropriate teams. The Assignment Editor will work closely with production teams and maintain relationships with partners and social media contacts. This position reports to the Senior Planning Producer and remote candidates are being considered.

• Demonstrates news awareness and editorial judgement to dig for stories and begin story development
• Aggressively connects with sources for information and story leads
• Maintains updates in content planning sites
• Understands content strategy and timing for delivery
• Creates relationships with partners, social media contacts, reporting teams
• Has demonstrated ability to pitch and deliver interesting and unique stories
• Keeps updated on news events and gathers information (stats, interviews, video, etc.) to build effective storytelling across all platforms
• Identifies future news opportunities, sources and confirms news information
• Communicates information in a complete, scripted fashion to support show production and story development
• Coordinates series and long-term production with producer team
• Maintains a positive attitude and ability to work collaboratively with a variety of teams
• Other duties as assigned

• Demonstrated news awareness and editorial judgment
• Ability to dig for stories and begin story development
• Strong connections with sources for information and story leads
• Proficiency in maintaining updates in content planning sites
• Understanding of content strategy and timing for delivery
• Ability to create relationships with partners, social media contacts, and reporting teams
• Proven ability to pitch and deliver interesting and unique stories
• Up-to-date knowledge of news events and ability to gather information for effective storytelling across all platforms
• Skill in identifying future news opportunities, sources, and confirming news information
• Excellent communication skills to support show production and story development
• Experience coordinating series and long-term production with producer team
• Positive attitude and ability to work collaboratively with a variety of teams
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work for a globally recognized and respected company
• Chance to contribute to life-saving and impactful work in weather forecasting
• Access to innovative digital media properties and technologies
• Collaborative and positive work environment
• Opportunity for career growth and development
• Ability to work remotely (for qualified candidates)
• Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities