Assignment Editor (Remote Option)

The AccuWeather Television Network is seeking an Assignment Editor to monitor weather news and information as well as to help initiate coverage plans and create story development. The Assignment Editor will monitor news and weather information sources and social media to find engaging weather news stories. This position reports to the Senior Planning Producer and works closely with the production teams. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience and demonstrated success at news station or network, excellent research skills and broadcast/digital writing ability, and the ability to work under deadline pressure, adapt to change and juggle multiple tasks. Remote candidates are being considered for this exciting opportunity.

• 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

• At least 3 years of experience and demonstrated success at news station or network
• Excellent research skills and broadcast/digital writing ability
• Demonstrated news awareness and editorial judgement
• Working knowledge of news content management systems (iNews, ENPS, Dalet, Inception, etc.)
• Ability to work under deadline pressure, adapt to change and juggle multiple tasks
• Understands what makes a good story on television and online
• Demonstrated ability to be highly organized
• Undergraduate degree in journalism or related field
• Availability to work varying shifts, including weekends and overnights, as needed, including when news or events deserve attention