Assignment Editor

Fox•Chicago, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

FOX 32 News is hiring a key player to fill the vital role of Assignment Editor in our busy newsroom. You’ll be the glue that holds the operation together juggling emails, phones, social media and police scanners. You’ll coordinate and direct news crews ensuring they are covering the most important stories in our community for both digital and broadcast. You are the communication expert who can deliver information accurately and quickly to producers, reporters, photographers and news managers. You are a positive person with a winning attitude looking to beat the competition to latest news story. If this is you, we want you on our team!

Requirements

Journalism or communication degree or related experience.
Excellent news judgment.
Understanding how to use current news gathering tools for both broadcast and digital platforms.
Ability to be organized and prioritize assignments to maximize staff output.
Ability to multi-task and think logistically.
Ability to work well under pressure and stay calm in breaking news situations.
Strong communication skills.
Strong writing skills.
Commitment to the highest standards of journalism.

Nice To Haves

Previous assignment desk, associate producer or news internship experience.
Experience with newsroom software such as iNews, Slack, and video editing.

Responsibilities

Guiding news coverage on digital and broadcast platforms during your assigned shift.
Creating and constructing compelling and impactful news content.
Handling ENG and news crew deployment and coordinating live crew assignments.
Using social media, the internet and other emerging technologies to generate news stories and news contacts.
Curating content for web and assigning resources for a digital platform.
Assisting news producers with story research.
Monitoring police and fire scanners and email for potential news stories.
Other duties as assigned.