Assignment Editor

Fox • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

FOX6 News is seeking an Assignment Editor to help shape daily newsroom coverage. The role monitors news sources, identifies important stories, and coordinates coverage across broadcast, digital, and social media platforms, serving audiences across Southeast Wisconsin. The Assignment Editor works with newsroom colleagues and content partners to coordinate assignments and live coverage, research stories, and support the creation of varied news content. Success requires sound news judgment, excellent communication, accuracy, organization, and the ability to work quickly while managing competing priorities.

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 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
• Other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time