Assignment Editor
About The Position
FOX6 News is seeking an Assignment Editor to help shape daily coverage in a busy newsroom. The role monitors multiple news sources, identifies important stories, and coordinates coverage across broadcast and digital platforms for viewers across Southeast Wisconsin. The successful candidate brings strong news judgment, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to accurate, timely news. The Assignment Editor builds and coordinates coverage for broadcast, digital, and social media; monitors sources for breaking and developing stories; coordinates assignments and live coverage; researches stories for producers; and supports content creation across multiple formats. The role also helps generate story ideas and manage coverage logistics while maintaining speed and accuracy in a fast-paced newsroom.
Requirements
- A degree in journalism, communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Strong news judgment and the ability to recognize compelling story ideas.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong writing, editing, and research abilities.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments at once.
- Collaborative, team-oriented approach.
- Familiarity with digital news platforms, social media, and emerging newsroom technologies.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Positive attitude, curiosity, and commitment to accuracy and journalistic standards.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as an assignment editor, associate producer, or news intern is preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Build and coordinate daily news coverage for broadcast, digital, and social media platforms.
- Monitor police scanners, email, social media, news wires, and other sources for breaking news and developing stories.
- Identify compelling news, weather, and sports content for audiences across Southeast Wisconsin.
- Coordinate assignments and communicate with producers, reporters, photographers, news managers, and field crews.
- Work with local, regional, and national content partners.
- Coordinate live news assignments and assist with coverage logistics.
- Research stories and provide relevant information to news producers.
- Help generate new story ideas and identify opportunities across digital and emerging media platforms.
- Support the creation of written articles, livestreams, photos, graphics, video, and social media content.
- Maintain accuracy and speed while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced newsroom.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Generous time-off program
- 401(k) plan
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Insurance
- Paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
