Assignment Editor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Fluency in Spanish and English, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
• At least 2 years of experience as an Assignment Editor, Producer, or in a newsroom role.
• Strong editorial judgment, writing, and research skills.
• Familiarity with newsroom computer systems such as Dalet, iNews, or similar.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize quickly, and handle multiple assignments at once.
• Strong understanding of digital and social publishing tools, analytics, and audience engagement strategies.
• Knowledge of journalistic ethics, FCC rules, and libel and slander laws.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours, and ability to work any shift in a 24/7 operation.
• Must be willing and able to work on-site at the station in Phoenix.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for breaking news and being the first to inform the community.
• Creative thinking and comfort experimenting with new storytelling formats.
• Familiarity with the Arizona news landscape, particularly Phoenix and Tucson.
• Highly collaborative approach and clear communication across newsroom roles.

Responsibilities

• Monitor desk phones, scanners, news wires, social media, and community contacts for breaking and developing news.
• Curate and update the Dalet daybook with story ideas, planned coverage, and daily events.
• Dispatch reporters, MMJs, and photographers, coordinating logistics, live shots, and resources.
• Lead and participate in editorial meetings, contributing editorial judgment and audience-driven ideas.
• Produce a weekend newscast and serve as a backup producer when needed.
• Publish and update news content across digital, OTT, and social platforms.
• Create content tailored for vertical video and social platforms, adding relevant context such as temperatures, hashtags, key points, and quick facts.
• Publish push alerts, headlines, and live streams accurately, quickly, and clearly.
• Edit video for broadcast, streaming channels, and social platforms.
• Collaborate with producers, anchors, and reporters to maximize newsroom resources and coverage.
• Cultivate community contacts and relationships with public information officers, law enforcement, and officials.
• Stay informed on local, state, and national news and share updates with newsroom staff.
• Identify enterprise story opportunities aligned with station research and leadership direction.
• Maintain newsroom calendars and plan coverage for upcoming events, community issues, and special projects.
• Support special projects and investigative initiatives, including undercover or long-form reports.