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5/1

Miami, FL Details

Full Time

*** O&O in Miami (****) is looking for an aggressive Assignment Editor who has a passion for news and a desire to win the big story. The ideal candidate will also be able to develop community stories that have true impact in South Florida.

Responsibilities

Manage news crews and assignments
Must be able to manage logistics under intense deadlines
Monitor phones, scanners and social ***
Contribute to daily editorial meetings
Review news releases and monitor local news sources

Requirements

At least three years assignment desk experience
College degree is preferred, but not required
Expert multi-tasker who thrives under pressure
Flexible with schedule: breaking news, cover any shifts that need coverage

*** News and Stations, brings together the power of *** News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the *** News Streaming Network, *** News Streaming local platforms, local websites and *** news.com, under one umbrella. *** News and Stations is home to the nation's #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the *** News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts *** MORNINGS, *** SATURDAY MORNING, the *** EVENING NEWS **** NORAH O'DONNELL, *** SUNDAY MORNING, *** ****END EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION **** MARGARET BRENNAN. *** News and Stations provides news and information for the *** Television Network, *** News.com, *** News Radio and podcasts, *** +, all digital platforms, and the *** News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news ser *** that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The *** News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from *** News and Stations' top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. *** News' streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as *** N, the *** News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as *** News.com and *** +. The ser *** is available live in 91 countries. *** News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today's digital age. *** News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.

*** is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At *** , the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. *** is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access *** as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to [Please reply using Staff Me Up]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

Nearest Major Market: Miami

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4/30

Assignment Editor

Seattle, WA Details

Full Time

**** 5, in Seattle is looking for an Assignment Desk Editor who can lead our team to create engaging content that lives up to our "Stand for Truth" brand. As the first television station in the Pacific Northwest with a storied legacy of serving our community, we believe in Fourth Estate accountability reporting. This position is responsible for selecting, developing, and planning daily reporting assignments to be covered by our team of journalists. The job involves fielding calls from the public, staying connected with local news and press releases, and organizing breaking news events for live coverage on TV and online. This role is a non-management, full-time, hourly, and non-union role that reports to the Assistant News Director.

Responsibilities:

Discover and produce unique, local, and engaging content
React quickly to breaking news and communicate plan to staff
Monitor a variety of public safety radio systems and UGC for breaking news
Assist with story planning, including identifying big stories and coverage opportunities
Provide editorial guidance and manage logistics to execute daily newsroom content
Use multiple social *** platforms to identify stories.
Search and locate criminal and civil document systems to be distributed to news and digital producers
Perform basic digital producing during a major breaking news event
Maintain knowledge on specific political, business, and other high-profile people in the Northwest
Understand audience insights and metrics, apply to content planning and execution
Collaborate with other *** stations, *** , affiliates, and Foreign partners (Global TV) to search trending content and publish compelling stories, photos, and video from our corporate network across web, mobile and social *** platforms

Requirements:

BA/BS degree preferred
2+ year TV industry or related experience
Ability to work a variety of shifts as needed
Sound news judgment while meeting daily deadlines
Strong written and verbal communications
A key collaborator that can infuse teamwork and motivate colleagues
Curiosity and a willingness to learn about the market
A steward of journalistic excellence

Pay Range

$62,000 - $70,000 USD

Benefits:

*** offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. *** offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to *** 's 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.

Regardless of participation in *** medical plans, ALL employees receive nine free virtual doctor's appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician for themselves and each of their family members through Spring Health.

*** 's Paid Time Off (PTO) program begins with 15 days of PTO for full-time employees, and nine paid holidays.

About ***

*** Inc. (NYSE: *** ) is an innovative *** company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, *** tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, *** is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. *** also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. *** Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, *** 's OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www. *** .com .

EEO statement:

*** Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. *** will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email [Please reply using Staff Me Up]

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4/30

Assignment Editor

Washington, DC Details

Full Time

****, *** 's affiliate in Washington D.C., is searching for an Assignment Editor to join our team!

The ideal candidate is an experienced journalist with solid news judgment and effective communication skills. You are dedicated to generating story ideas for daily news and special events coverage. You contribute to story ideas, advance developing stories and collaborate with the leadership team on daily news-gathering efforts. You will be thinking equally about our content on TV and our digital platforms. This is a role for someone who thrives in high-energy positions and has a keen ability to balance multiple tasks under pressure. This position also assists with publishing digital content.

Responsibilities:

Writing news stories, gathering information, delivering content on digital platforms, answering phones, listening to police scanners, bringing in live shots from various sources and live streaming
Assigning and dispatching crews, assisting crews with contacts and research and publishing original content to the website
Working in multiple content management systems
Identify stories that could be exclusives and attract large audiences
Work with reporters to develop assigned stories
Gathering information
Delivering content on digital platforms
Verify confirmed information during breaking news situations
The position is responsible for assigning and dispatching crews, assisting crews with contacts and research and publishing original content to the website
Enterprise news through beat calls, social *** and cultivated sources

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree preferred; equivalent experience required
5-7 years of experience
Must be a strong writer and copy editor with excellent editorial judgment, time management and multi-tasking skills, with the ability to prioritize and re-prioritize quickly
Ability to prioritize and manage requests from various sources and work well with varied personalities on deadline
Excellent in managing news crews and news judgment
Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills
Extensive knowledge of social *** , online, mobile, etc. content gathering tools and technologies
Knowledge of ENPS and Edius a plus
Ability to write in both broadcast and AP style a plus.
Flexible with shift assignments

Benefits:

*** offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. *** offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to *** 's 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.

Regardless of participation in *** medical plans, ALL employees receive nine free virtual doctor's appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician for themselves and each of their family members through Spring Health.

*** 's Paid Time Off (PTO) program begins with 15 days of PTO for full-time employees, and nine paid holidays.

About ***

*** Inc. (NYSE: *** ) is an innovative *** company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, *** tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, *** is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. *** also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. *** Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, *** 's OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www. *** .com .

EEO statement:

*** Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. *** will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email [Please reply using Staff Me Up]

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4/30

Assignment Editor

Harrisburg, PA Details

Full Time

****, *** 's *** station in the Harrisburg/York PA market, is searching for an Assignment Editor who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a vision for what local news can and should be on broadcast, digital, social, streaming and audio platforms. This position is part of a team that manages newsroom assignments and oversees the development of stories across all platforms. You will be responsible for selecting, developing and planning daily reporting assignments to be covered by our team of journalists. This includes fielding calls from the public, staying connected with local news in our communities through emails and news releases and responding to breaking news. The job also involves publishing breaking news, producing engaging digital content, and posting to station social *** accounts.

Responsibilities:

Discover and produce unique, local and engaging content daily and publish to multiple platforms in an organized manner
React quickly to breaking news and move crews effectively
Participate in editorial meetings and conversations, including pitching stories
Review and respond to news releases, news tips, emails, user generated content and social *** messages to identify unique, local and engaging content
Social listening: monitor social *** for breaking news, find interesting stories, track trends and report findings to newsroom
Monitor a wide variety of scanners, local news outlets and USG/Social *** for breaking news
Perform basic digital producing, including but not limited to, writing and publishing local content and breaking news to the station's website, drafting and publishing posts for the station's social *** accounts
Ensure content grammar and AP Style is seamless, including copy editing, ensuring headlines are maximized for readability and sharing and upholding copyright and usage standards

Requirements:

BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field
one year of experience as a digital producer, writer or assignment editor preferred
Sound news judgment with the ability to work under tight deadlines and in stressful situations in a 24/7 newsroom
Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events
Strong AP writing and editing skills
Experience shooting and editing video preferred
Knowledge of Edius and ENPS a plus
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekend and holiday shifts
Work Environment: Office
Physical Demands: Sedentary work
Travel: Rarely: less than 10%

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

4/30

Assignment Editor

Atlanta, GA Details

Full Time

****-TV 11Alive, *** 's *** station in Atlanta, is recruiting an experienced assignment desk editor to join its audience-focused newsroom. Do you love breaking news and the chase of the story? In this critical news gathering role, you will work to forward our station's daily operation by fielding, sourcing, directing crews and confirming information for each of 11Alive's platforms, whether digital or linear.

Our team is looking for a self-starting journalist with a proven reputation who is eager to discover and break the next big story in the market. The successful candidate is a tenacious problem solver with strong critical thinking and decision-making skills who can keep cool in high-pressure situations.

Ideal candidates should be nimble, have sound news judgment, understand the ingredients needed for a great character-driven story and have strong people skills. They also possess expert social *** sleuthing skills and have a proven track record of mining the internet to find and develop stories that have impact. Knowledge of the metro Atlanta area and the ability to develop sources and contacts will aid success.

We believe our newsroom culture sets 11Alive apart because of our news managers' strong commitment to our employees' professional growth, training, regular feedback, and mentoring. If you're a great teammate who seeks a collaborative newsroom culture, we want to hear from you.

This non-exempt role reports to the Managing Editor.

Responsibilities:

• Sourcing, confirming and disseminating information necessary for the news operation

• Coordinating multiple crews and breaking stories simultaneously

• Enterprising and developing news stories

• Researching stories for facts and credibility

• Using social *** mining tools to discover unique content

• Developing contacts and sources to be used in newsgathering operation

• Organizing press releases and maintaining relationships with public relations representatives

• Performing other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producers

Requirements:

• BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field

• A minimum three years' experience working on an assignment desk, preferably in local television.

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Calmly and confidently multi-task under tight deadlines

• Ability to handle live, breaking news situations and rapidly changing events

• Sound understanding of the principles of professional journalism

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Knowledge of ENPS, a plus

• Knowledge of the legal process and court systems, a plus

• Work Environment: Duties normally performed in a typical interior/office environment

• Familiarity with Atlanta or a reason to relocate here will set your application apart

Travel: Rarely: less than 10%

Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment.

Physical Demands Set: Sedentary work: Involves sitting most of the time; walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.

Benefits:

*** offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. *** offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to *** 's 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.

Regardless of participation in *** medical plans, ALL employees receive nine free virtual doctor's appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician for themselves and each of their family members through Spring Health.

*** 's Paid Time Off (PTO) program begins with 15 days of PTO for full-time employees, and nine paid holidays.

About ***

*** Inc. (NYSE: *** ) is an innovative *** company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, *** tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, *** is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. *** also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. *** Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, *** 's OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www. *** .com .

EEO statement:

*** Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. *** will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email [Please reply using Staff Me Up]

Privacy Notice for California Residents

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

4/30

Assignment Editor

Minneapolis, MN Details

Full Time

**** 11, *** 's *** affiliate in Minneapolis/St. Paul, is searching for a part-time Assignment Editor to join our team!

The ideal candidate is an experienced journalist with solid news judgment and effective communication skills. You are dedicated to generating story ideas for daily news and special events coverage. You contribute to story ideas, advance developing stories and collaborate with the leadership team on daily news-gathering efforts. You will be thinking equally about our content on TV and our digital platforms. This is a role for someone who thrives in high-energy positions and has a keen ability to balance multiple tasks under pressure. This position also assists with publishing digital content.

Responsibilities:

Writing news stories, gathering information, delivering content on digital platforms, answering phones, listening to police scanners, bringing in live shots from various sources and live streaming
Assigning and dispatching crews, assisting crews with contacts and research and publishing original content to the website
Working in multiple content management systems
Identify stories that could be exclusives and attract large audiences
Work with reporters to develop assigned stories
Gathering information
Delivering content on digital platforms
Verify confirmed information during breaking news situations
The position is responsible for assigning and dispatching crews, assisting crews with contacts and research and publishing original content to the website
Enterprise news through beat calls, social *** and cultivated sources

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree preferred; equivalent experience required
1- 3 years of experience
Must be a strong writer and copy editor with excellent editorial judgment, time management and multi-tasking skills, with the ability to prioritize and re-prioritize quickly
Ability to prioritize and manage requests from various sources and work well with varied personalities on deadline
Excellent in managing news crews and news judgment
Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills
Extensive knowledge of social *** , online, mobile, etc. content gathering tools and technologies
Knowledge of ENPS and Edius a plus
Ability to write in both broadcast and AP style a plus.
Flexible with shift assignments

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

4/30

Assignment Editor

Greensboro, NC Details

Full Time

**** News 2, *** 's *** affiliate in Greensboro, NC is recruiting an Assignment Editor. This person is curious about the world and has a vision for what local news can and should be on all platforms. The ideal candidate will have an "audience first" approach to producing and distributing quality stories. This person must have solid news judgement and must be able to manage multiple stories at one time. Assignment Editors are leaders in the newsroom who urgently and aggressively cover breaking stories. This position is for a person who is passionate about local news and connecting people. This person has a track record of presenting hard news with the balance of many voices and perspectives. This person is a team player, understands a culture of feedback and wants to excel together. The **** newsroom is proudly "one content team" with broadcast and digital sharing equal stage.

Responsibilities:

• Urgently and aggressively report news as it happens

• Focus on accuracy and balance news gathering and reporting

• Understands the importance of building contacts

• Following news reporting best practices and ethical standards such as make calls, get pictures or video to support a story, research and confirm information with multiple sources

• Review and respond to news releases, news tips, emails, user generated content and social *** messages to identify unique, local and engaging content

• Pitch stories in editorial meetings

• Monitor social *** for local breaking news, find interesting stories, track trends and report findings to newsroom

• Be organized and engaged

• Work with newsroom team to coordinate the development and distribution of content across all editorial platforms.

Requirements:

• BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field

• Understanding the tenants of professional journalism

• 1-3 years of experience as an assignment editor or digital producer preferred

• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights and holiday shifts.

• Strong social *** skills, including an active news hound presence on Instagram and Facebook

Travel: Rarely: less than 10%

Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment

Physical Demands Set: Sedentary work: Involves sitting most of the time; walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.

Benefits:

*** offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. *** offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to *** 's 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.

Regardless of participation in *** medical plans, ALL employees receive nine free virtual doctor's appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician for themselves and each of their family members through Spring Health.

*** 's Paid Time Off (PTO) program begins with 15 days of PTO for full-time employees, and nine paid holidays.

About ***

*** Inc. (NYSE: *** ) is an innovative *** company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, *** tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, *** is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. *** also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. *** Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, *** 's OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www. *** .com .

EEO statement:

*** Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. *** will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email [Please reply using Staff Me Up]

Privacy Notice for California Residents

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

4/30

Assignment Editor

Memphis, TN Details

Full Time

****, the *** owned *** affiliate station in Memphis, TN is looking for nightside Assignment Editor to join our team! The ideal candidate has great people skills, excellent news judgement, and thrives on digging for stories, breaking news, and connecting with the community.

This person should have a deep knowledge of Memphis and the Mid-South, its history, politics, i *** uencers, and culture.

The role requires a focus on multi-platform storytelling -- broadcast, online and social content.

Responsibilities:

Develops and assigns news stories of the day and plans large news event coverage.
Reviews all news releases, monitors police and fire scanners, and checks social *** and other local news sources for story ideas.
Makes beat calls to maintain relationships with local agencies like police departments, courts, etc.
Manages time and logistics to make sure the selected stories are covered efficiently with available staff.
Discovers content using online and social *** resources as news researching tools.
Looks for new and innovate ways to deliver information relevant to our viewers wherever they are (e.g. television, website, app, social *** ).
Represents *** 24 in conversations with other *** organizations about pool coverage and access issues.

Requirements:

BA/BS in Journalism, Communications, or related field
Experience in a local newsroom.
Sense of urgency with breaking news
Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events
Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines
Strong communication, co *** ict management, and customer ser *** skills
Ability to cultivate and develop working relationships with local newsmakers and their staff
Extensive knowledge of social *** , online, mobile, etc. content gathering tools and technologies
Knowledge of the Memphis area and/or the Mid-South region is preferred.
Knowledge of ENPS and Edius a plus
Ability to write in both broadcast and AP style a plus.
Flexible with shift assignments

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

4/26

Assignment Editor

Pittsburgh, PA Details

Full Time

****-TV, the *** affiliate in Pittsburgh, PA has an opening for someone who wants to win each day in the role of PT Assignment Editor. You can capture the essence of what's happening in the community and help to bring it home to our viewers. You will have a take charge attitude for breaking news. You find distinctive enterprise stories and oversee news coverage. As a newsroom leader your impact sets us apart.

Responsibilities

Listen to multiple police scanners which cover more than a dozen agencies throughout our market-must have great \"scanner ears\"
Gather and organize press releases, emails, phone calls and viewer tips. Decide which of the above will yield compelling content for newscasts
Assist news management with content gathering and planning
Assist producers, digital editors and reporters with story gathering
Keep track of crews in the field and communicate with them
Furnish content and post it to all digital platforms-including sending push alerts, Twitter and Facebook post

Requirements

Experience listening to police scanners
Experience with digital platforms, especially social *** . You will monitor multiple social *** accounts to gather content and communicate with news makers
Either have a working knowledge of FTP or will learn how to FTP video to other stations
Familiar with local newsgathering technology and terminology
Will maintain professional working relationships with newsmakers
Can gather information from multiple sources simultaneously and quickly push it out to anchors, reporters, producers, and digital editors
Be able to remain calm and level-headed during breaking news situations
Willing to work a variety of shifts including weekends and nights
Related military experience will be considered

Diversity Statement

At *** Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

About Us

*** Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 *** markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

4/25

Assignment Editor

Phoenix, AZ Details

Full Time

Assemble the daybook on Dalet listing story ideas and daily newsworthy events.
Monitor police and emergency scanners and electronic/printed sources for news and disseminate the information to appropriate newsroom personnel.
Coordinate interviews and logistics for field crews
Facilitate the newsgathering process and ensure comprehensive coverage of all news stories across all platforms, including, but not limited to broadcast, digital, and web.
Collaborate with producers, anchors, reporters, photographers, and other station personnel daily, to maximize resources and provide the best coverage during breaking news coverage and/or weather & emergencies.
Lead editorial meetings; develop interesting story ideas using strong editorial judgment.
Develop enterprise story ideas consistent with the news brand.
Cultivate contacts important to news coverage in the state, including law enforcement.
Establish working relationships with Public Information Officers for updates on significant events and incidents.
Follow other local news channels to monitor their news coverage.
Produce & assist with undercover special projects during sweeps. Includes recording interviews remotely and from the field.
Cooperate with and support news and online platforms as assigned.
Publishing of online content when required.
Plan news coverage as directed by news management.
Maintain a calendar with all future stories and events for planned news coverage.
Stay up to date with local and national news stories and update the team as needed.
Read police reports and find resources to validate stories.
Search for court documents on cases and understand the use of case dockets.
Perform other duties as needed and as directed by news management. Including producing broadcasts for air and digital.
The position will require producing one day on weekends and weekdays as needed and as required by the editorial team.
Keep news managers and producers informed on the progress of new stories.
Answer phones and take notes on viewer calls for possible story leads.
Edit videos for broadcast & social *** .
Work directly with the web producer to source stories for all web platforms.
Work with *** 's local stations and national assignment desks

Qualifications

Experience in the Phoenix market and familiarity with Tucson Area audience and communities is preferred.
Bachelor's degree in communications or a related field
Prior experience as assignment editor, assignment manager, or other related experience
Solid news judgment, strong writing, and research skills
Experience using online and social *** resources as news researching tools (Accurint, LexisNexis, Facebook, Twitter etc.)
Experience with newsroom computer applications
Demonstrated ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions, act decisively, and successfully manage multiple assignments concurrently in a high-pressure, breaking news, environment.
Basic understanding and demonstration of solid editorial judgment and journalistic ethics, including current knowledge of laws of libel, slander, and applicable FCC rules and regulations.
Thorough understanding of satellite operations and microwave newsgathering technologies
Good collaborative and interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels.
Bilingual: Spanish and English; both written and verbal
Understanding of emerging news production techniques and technology
Works well in a fast-paced, team environment.
Willing to work long hours, holidays, and weekends.
Works as needed when determined by news management.
Applicants must submit a resume/CV through www. *** to be considered.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

Must have a flexible schedule with the ability to work any of a 24x7 shift and willingness to work long hours, weekends, and holidays with short notice.
Must be willing to work in Phoenix, AZ
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have a valid Driver's License and excellent driving record.

Additional Information

*** Universal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. *** Universal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access *** as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing [Please reply using Staff Me Up] .

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4/24

Assignment Editor

Los Angeles, CA Details

Full Time

4/24

Assignment Editor

Sacramento, CA Details

Full Time

**** 3, the *** affiliate in Sacramento and a *** Television station, has an opening for someone who wants to win each day in the role of Assignment Editor. You can capture the essence of what's happening in the community and help to bring it home to our viewers. You will have a take charge attitude for breaking news. You find distinctive enterprise stories and oversee news coverage. As a newsroom leader your impact sets us apart. You will report to the Managing Editor.

Responsibilities

Listen to multiple police scanners which cover more than a dozen agencies throughout our market-must have great \"scanner ears\"
Gather and organize press releases, emails, phone calls and viewer tips. Decide which of the above will yield compelling content for newscasts
Assist news management with content gathering and planning
Assist producers, digital editors and reporters with story gathering
Keep track of crews in the field and communicate with them
Furnish content and post it to all digital platforms-including sending push alerts, Twitter and Facebook post

Requirements

1 to 6 years of assignment desk or related experience
Experience listening to police scanners
Experience with digital platforms, especially social *** . You will monitor multiple social *** accounts to gather content and communicate with news makers
Either have a working knowledge of FTP or will learn how to FTP video to other stations
Familiar with local newsgathering technology and terminology
Will maintain professional working relationships with newsmakers
Can gather information from multiple sources simultaneously and quickly push it out to anchors, reporters, producers, and digital editors
Be able to remain calm and level-headed during breaking news situations
Willing to work a variety of shifts including weekends
Bilingual experience will be considered
Related military experience will be considered

Salary

The estimated base salary range for this role is *** ween $54,000 and $65,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Diversity Statement

At *** Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Benefits

*** 's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a *** employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

Medical | Dental | Vision
401(k) matching
Emotional Wellness Support
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
LGBTQ+ Health Services
Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

About Us

*** Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 *** markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

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4/16

Assignment Editor

Bangor, ME Details

Full Time

Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).

About *** Television:

*** Television is a leading *** company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About ****:

**** TV5 first signed on in January 1953, becoming Maine's first television station. It has long been the news leader for eastern and central Maine. The station is located at 35 Hildreth Street in Bangor and has a bureau in Waterville, Maine.

**** TV is the market leader with viewers relying on news and weather coverage from LOCAL anchors and meteorologists. Along with strong news ratings, and a robust website, SEC/ *** Sports and *** Primetime, we deliver the results for our viewers and advertisers.

Job Summary/Description:

**** TV5 is looking for a full-time Assignment Editor, a key member of the newsroom who works closely with producers and newsroom supervisors. This person must possess strong leadership and organizational skills and be able to perform calmly under pressure. The ideal candidate will enterprise and develop compelling stories on a daily basis, lead the team when breaking news happens, and help manage our digital content.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Managing and updating the daily planner, keeping track of what's going on in the viewing area from courts to government meetings to special events
- Lead the morning pitch meeting and inform the staff of the plan for the day, coordinating and staying in touch with crews in the field
- Strong communication skills with staff, news contacts, and viewers
- Will be called on to write/post stories for newscasts, web, and social ***
- Will be trained on our copyright policies and will be a go-to person for such questions in the newsroom

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Previous experience in a newsroom preferred
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Team oriented
- Detail-focused and good at multitasking
- Ability to handle deadline pressures

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to *** , you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the *** -TV UltiPro self-ser *** portal)

****-TV/ *** Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

*** Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, *** Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

*** Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of *** ’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

*** Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

3/30

Assignment Editor

Colorado Springs, CO Details

Full Time

****, The *** *** *** affiliate in Colorado Springs, CO is hiring an Assignment Editor. The Assignment Editor will manage newsroom assignments, coordinate logistics and monitor news wires and scanners.

**** YOU'LL DO:

Plan news coverage as directed by news management.
Dispatch crews to stories and breaking news, using appropriate logistical and journalistic judgement.
Make calls to news sources as needed, gain appropriate and actionable information.
Assist in finding stories, research and track story ideas in assignment desk computer with emphasis on key brand points.
Publish online content.
Perform other duties as needed and as directed by news management.

**** YOU'LL NEED:

BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience
Generally, 3+ years of experience in related field preferred

**** YOU'LL BRING:

Must be organized, self-starter who can work independently
Basic computer skills; non-linear and production techniques
Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
Understanding of the principles of responsible journalism
Ability to work well with others in a team-based environment
Ability to write effectively
May require weekend evening and weekend work

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COMPENSATION RANGE:
Annual Salary: $38,000.00 - $41,600

Pursuant to state and local salary transparency laws, the salary range posted is specific to candidates who will perform this work in Colorado.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:

A career path to grow your professional experiences
Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits
Retirement savings plan with company match
Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, pet discount program, and employee assistance program. More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.

If you are a current *** employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at *** .

*** ' COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
At *** , we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and make authentic connections. We foster a workplace culture that embraces each person's diversity, including the extent to which they are similar or different. *** leaders believe that an equitable and inclusive culture is not only the right thing to do, it is a business imperative. Read more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion at *** .com .

ABOUT *** :

The *** *** Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified *** company focused on creating a *** ter-informed world. As one of the nation's largest local TV broadcasters, *** serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. *** reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlets *** News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. *** is the nation's largest holder of broadcast spectrum. *** is the longtime steward of the *** National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, *** ' long-time motto is: "Give light and the people will find their own way."

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The *** *** Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.

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3/27

Assignment Editor

Cleveland, OH Details

Full Time

Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).

****, The *** *** *** affiliate in Cleveland, Ohio, is hiring an Assignment Editor. The Assignment Editor will manage newsroom assignments, coordinate logistics and monitor news wires and scanners.

**** YOU'LL DO:

Plan news coverage as directed by news management.
Dispatch crews to stories and breaking news, using appropriate logistical and journalistic judgement.
Make calls to news sources as needed, gain appropriate and actionable information.
Assist in finding stories, research and track story ideas in assignment desk computer with emphasis on key brand points.
Publish online content.
Perform other duties as needed and as directed by news management.

**** YOU'LL NEED:

BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience
Generally, 3+ years of experience in related field preferred

**** YOU'LL BRING:

Must be organized, self-starter who can work independently
Basic computer skills; non-linear and production techniques
Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
Understanding of the principles of responsible journalism
Ability to work well with others in a team-based environment
Ability to write effectively
May require weekend evening and weekend work

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#LI-Onsite

If you are a current *** employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at *** .

*** ' COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
At *** , we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and make authentic connections. We foster a workplace culture that embraces each person's diversity, including the extent to which they are similar or different. *** leaders believe that an equitable and inclusive culture is not only the right thing to do, it is a business imperative. Read more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion at *** .com .

ABOUT *** :

The *** *** Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified *** company focused on creating a *** ter-informed world. As one of the nation's largest local TV broadcasters, *** serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. *** reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlets *** News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. *** is the nation's largest holder of broadcast spectrum. *** is the longtime steward of the *** National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, *** ' long-time motto is: "Give light and the people will find their own way."

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The *** *** Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.

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3/1

Assignment Editor

San Antonio, TX Details

Full Time

Company Description

At *** Universal, we believe in the talent of our people. It's our passion and commitment to excellence that drives *** U's vast portfolio of brands to succeed. From broadcast and cable networks, news and sports platforms, to film, world-renowned theme parks and a diverse suite of digital properties, we take pride in all that we do and all that we represent. It's what makes us uniquely *** U. Here you can create the extraordinary. Join us!

*** 60 San Antonio / **** is *** 's south Texas television station serving Spanish-speaking viewers in the San Antonio market. Owned by *** Universal, *** 60 has been delivering local news, information and entertainment to viewers throughout South Texas for more than 25 years and reaches approximately 1.3 million viewers in thirty two counties. Viewers turn to *** 60 for local breaking news, weather forecasts and sports headlines across a variety of platforms, including online at *** SanAntonio.com and via its mobile and social *** channels. Today, *** 60 produces more than seven hours of local news and programming each week and demonstrates its commitment to the community by cultivating local partnerships and capturing the diversity of South Texas.

Job Description

Assemble daybook on Inception listing story ideas and daily newsworthy events
Monitor police and emergency scanners and electronic/printed sources for news and disseminate the information to appropriate newsroom personnel
Coordinate interviews and logistics for field crews
Facilitate the news-gathering process and ensure comprehensive coverage of all news stories across all platforms, including, but not limited to broadcast, digital, and web
Collaborate with producers, anchors, reporters, photographers, digital team, and other station personnel on a daily basis, to maximize resources and provide the best coverage during breaking news coverage and/or weather & emergency situations
Participate in editorial meetings; develop interesting story ideas using strong editorial judgment
Cultivate contacts important to news coverage in San Antonio & Nevada areas, including law enforcement
Establish working relationships with Public Information Officers for updates on significant events and incidents
Follow other local news channels to monitor their news coverage
Produce & Assist with undercover special projects during sweeps
Cooperate with and support news and online platforms as assigned
Publishing of online content when required
Plan news coverage as directed by news management
Perform other duties as needed and as directed by news management
Keep news managers and producers informed on the progress of new stories
Answer phones and take notes on viewer calls for possible story leads
Edit videos for broadcast & social ***
Create original articles, videos, and slideshows; gather original content from the local TV station's newsroom and curate a wide variety of stories from other sources, including blogs, newspapers, online publications, and magazines.
Oversee the content of home page, main pages, and subsections of the website.
Actively engage the community through content.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor's degree in communications
Bilingual: Excellent Spanish and English; both written and verbal
Prior experience as an assignment editor, assignment manager, web editor, or other related experience
Solid news judgment, strong writing, and research skills
Experience using online and social *** resources as news researching tools (Accurint, LexisNexis, Facebook, Tweetdeck, social flow, and workpress, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions, act decisively, and successfully manage multiple assignments concurrently in a high-pressure, breaking newsenvironment
Basic understanding and demonstration of solid editorial judgment and journalistic ethics, including current knowledge of laws of libel, slander, and applicable FCC rules and regulations
Good collaborative and interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels
Curiosity for content with an initiative to suggest stories with relevance for all markets
Must be willing to work overtime and on weekends with short notice.
Detail-oriented.
Understanding of emerging news production techniques and technology
Works well in a fast-paced, team environment
Have an understanding of SEO practices.
Works as needed when determined by news management

Desired Characteristics

Experience in a Texas market and familiarity with Hispanic audience and communities is preferred
Working knowledge of digital *** technology, particularly content-management tools.
Video and photo editing skills preferred.
Have the desire to work in a creative, demanding, and competitive environment.

Additional Job Requirements

Applicants must submit a resume/CV through www. *** to be considered
Must be willing to work at the station in the San Antonio location.
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must accept Solutions as *** Universal s Alternative Dispute Resolution

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2/27

Assignment Editor

San Francisco, CA Details

Full Time

****4, the Bay Area's Local News Station, is searching for an assignment editor to join our top-rated morning show team. This position will research, find, and confirm news stories for broadcast and digital. The assignment editor monitors police scanners and works with the Executive producer on assigning reporters and photographers. This position will work out of the ****4 newsroom located on the Embarcadero.

This will be a full time, non-union, non-exempt position.

Responsibilities:

Tracks and confirms stories from all sources including government agencies, wire services, community groups, and social *** .
Works with Executive Producers to dispatch reporters and photographers to cover stories.
Organizes planning and follow-up of news stories.
Assists Assignment Manager in news coverage of big events.
Participates in daily editorial meetings.
Interacts with viewers/users via phone and social *** sites.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills:

2 years of newsroom experience required.
Demonstrated ability to work with writers, reporters on story development.
Possess an aggressive commitment to breaking news and desire to beat the competition.
Be able to make important editorial decisions quickly, work well under pressure.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, and other office equipment
Bachelor's degree in journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Flexibility to work nights, mornings, weekends.

Compensation: $27+/HR to commensurate with experience and skill level

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

2/23

Assignment Editor

Rockford, IL Details

Full Time

Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).

About *** Television:

*** Television is a leading *** company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About ****:

**** is owned by *** Television, Inc. and is a *** affiliate. We are located in beautiful Northern Illinois with Chicago, Madison, and Milwaukee in our backyard. The Rockford market is an excellent choice for individuals interested in gaining broadcasting experience as well as those looking to make this area their home. Rockford – Small Town Charm with Big City Convenience!

Job Summary/Description:

****-TV is accepting applications for an Assignment Editor. We are looking for someone who values connecting with the communities to join our team as our newsroom assignment editor. We value good people, who appreciate and encourage their teammates.

The successful candidate for this position manages the assignment desk to find relevant, compelling news content for digital and linear platforms. They will help determine the stories we will cover and work with reporters, photographers and producers to determine story selection, elements and backup ideas. They will assign crews and manage our field crews' workflow and live logistics. They also keep the team informed of developments throughout the day, as well as listen to scanners, answer phones and emails, research, and vet story pitches. They will be involved in the long-term planning of stories and news events.

Please note - the primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed above.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism is preferred
• Market knowledge is preferred
• Knowledge of editorial standards, journalism ethics, and *** law
• Have superior organizational and communication skills
• Know newsroom and field crew workflow
• Demonstrate excellent leadership and people skills
• Must be able to manage under pressure
• Be able to operate as a team member as well as a team leader
• Be coachable, participate in decision-making, and be flexible in recognizing various points of view
• You must have scheduling flexibility and be willing to work outside of regular business hours, including holidays and weekends
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to *** , you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the *** -TV UltiPro self-ser *** portal)

****-TV/ *** Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

*** Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, *** Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

*** Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of *** ’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

*** Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

2/10

Assignment Editor

Greenville, SC Details

Full Time

Assignment Editor

**** 4, the *** affiliate in Greenville, SC, has an opening for someone who wants to win each day in the role of Assignment Editor. You can capture the essence of what's happening in the community and help to bring it home to our viewers. You will have a take charge attitude for breaking news. You find distinctive enterprise stories and oversee news coverage. As a newsroom leader your impact sets us apart.

Responsibilities

Listen to multiple police scanners which cover more than a dozen agencies throughout our market-must have great \"scanner ears\"
Gather and organize press releases, emails, phone calls and viewer tips. Decide which of the above will yield compelling content for newscasts
Assist news management with content gathering and planning
Assist producers, digital editors and reporters with story gathering
Keep track of crews in the field and communicate with them
Furnish content and post it to all digital platforms-including sending push alerts, Twitter and Facebook post

Requirements

Experience listening to police scanners
Experience with digital platforms, especially social *** . You will monitor multiple social *** accounts to gather content and communicate with news makers
Either have a working knowledge of FTP or will learn how to FTP video to other stations
Familiar with local newsgathering technology and terminology
Will maintain professional working relationships with newsmakers
Can gather information from multiple sources simultaneously and quickly push it out to anchors, reporters, producers, and digital editors
Be able to remain calm and level-headed during breaking news situations
Willing to work a variety of shifts including weekends and nights
Related military experience will be considered

Diversity Statement

At *** Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Benefits

*** 's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a *** employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

Medical | Dental | Vision
401(k) matching
Emotional Wellness Support
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
LGBTQ+ Health Services
Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

About Us

*** Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 *** markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

2/3

Assignment Editor

High Point, NC Details

Full Time

2/2

Assignment Editor

New York, NY Details

Full Time

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY *** News ***

*** News *** operates the *** News Channel (FNC), *** Business Network (FBN), *** News Digital, *** News Audio, *** News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services *** Nation and *** News International and the newly announced platform *** Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by *** Corporation, *** News *** reaches 200 million people each month.

JOB DESCRIPTION
*** News is looking for a highly motivated, proactive, Freelance Assignment Editor to join our Assignment Desk at our headquarters in New York City. We are looking for individuals with strong news judgment who will be required to handle multiple breaking news stories in our fast-paced network newsroom environment. The Freelance Assignment Editor will work closely with field producers and line producers, as well as other *** News units, to integrate coverage throughout all *** News platforms.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Build strong relationships with Assignment Desks at *** affiliates and other news ser *** partners
Communicate with officials and sources for editorial information
Monitor both traditional & social *** for breaking news stories
Identify news videos and soundbites for breaking news stories
Source and clear new *** material from various online sources, including social *** sites and aggregator sites
Find breaking news stories and identify where to get the latest editorial information

**** YOU **** NEED

A Bachelor's degree and or relevant work experience 3-5 years of network or major *** market newsgathering experience
Strong editorial judgment
A passion for current and breaking events
Familiarity with iNews
Understanding of tapeless workflow in a newsroom
Knowledge of and experience covering national and regional interest breaking news stories, and coordination of field teams
Someone who loves problem-solving
Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and overnights

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

At *** , we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $31.25-35.00 per hour. We provide Freelancers medical/dental/vision insurance and 401k after they meet eligibility criteria and any State required time-off, in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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10/5

Assignment Editor

Chicago, IL Details

Full Time

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY *** TV Stations

*** Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the *** Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the *** Network's national content.

JOB DESCRIPTION
We're hiring a hybrid position of Assignment Editor/ Digital Content Creator to be part of our next-level team at **** *** 32 in Chicago. Reporting to the News Director , this position will be laser-focused on telling stories that matter most to digital and social users on weekdays. It will also handle Assignment Editor duties on the weekends.

Does this sound like you? You're smart, fast on your feet, team-oriented and full of energy. You're an expert in digital and social *** platforms. You know a big story when you hear it. You're obsessed with details. Nothing gets past you. You have a zero-tolerance policy for grammatical errors. You could copy edit in your sleep (but you won't- we promise). You love a fast-paced, challenging environment and crave the chance to learn new things. You've got goals, which you strive to meet and exceed (all of them). You thrive in a competitive, fearless culture of creativity and expertise. What you do matters, and you're out to make a difference. Most of all, you want to win. Every. Single. Day.

The person we're looking for lives and breathes news and information, and is driven by an intense passion for storytelling and working to mine stories at the Assignment Desk. If that's you, your dream team awaits.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Create compelling, UX-focused content related to news, events and topics relevant to local users and beyond, including text stories, photos/graphics, live streaming content, breaking news, and social *** elements. Engage and build loyalty among communities. Serve as liaison to newsroom, ensuring digital and social dominance. Reach and engage users on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat and beyond. Work with Group Content Team and other FTS markets to distribute high-interest stories at scale. Follow group standards. Monitor real-time analytics. Other duties as deemed necessary and assigned.

REQUIREMENTS: 3+ years experience developing and publishing content, including news, on digital and social platforms preferred. BA/BS degree, preferably in Journalism, Communications or related field with emphasis on digital publishing. Excellent writer and storyteller. Superior news judgement. Impeccable writing and copy editing skills. Overwhelming attention to detail. Thrive under deadline pressure. Stellar communication skills. Social *** expert. Proficient in content management systems, video publishing, live streaming, and digital analytics tools. Video and photo editing experience (Adobe products a plus).

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

At *** , we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

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4/30

Assignment Editor

Sacramento, CA Details

Full Time

****, *** 's *** affiliate in Sacramento, is searching for a Desk Editor to join our team!

The ideal candidate has great people skills, excellent news judgement, and thrives on digging for stories, breaking news, and connecting with the community.

The role requires a focus on multi-platform storytelling -- broadcast, online and social content.

Responsibilities:

Develops and assigns news stories of the day and plans large news event coverage
Reviews all news releases, monitors police and fire scanners, and checks social *** and other local news sources for story ideas
Makes beat calls to maintain relationships with local agencies like police departments, courts, etc.
Manages time and logistics to make sure the selected stories are covered efficiently with available staff
Discovers content using online and social *** resources as news researching tools
Looks for new and innovate ways to deliver information relevant to our viewers wherever they are (e.g
television, website, app, social *** )
Represent **** in conversations with other *** organizations about pool coverage and access issues.
Assist digital team with story development and writing articles for website.

Requirements:

BA/BS in journalism, communications, or related field
Experience in a local newsroom.
Sense of urgency with breaking news
Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events
Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines
Strong communication, co *** ict management, and customer ser *** skills
Ability to cultivate and develop working relationships with local newsmakers and their staff
Extensive knowledge of social *** , online, mobile, etc. content gathering tools and technologies
Knowledge of ENPS and Edius a plus
Ability to write in both broadcast and AP style a plus.
Flexible with shift assignments
Work Environment: Office
Physical Demands: Light work
Travel: Rarely: less than 10%

Pay Range

$52,000 - $57,000 USD

Benefits:

*** offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. *** offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to *** 's 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.

Regardless of participation in *** medical plans, ALL employees receive nine free virtual doctor's appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician for themselves and each of their family members through Spring Health.

*** 's Paid Time Off (PTO) program begins with 15 days of PTO for full-time employees, and nine paid holidays.

About ***

*** Inc. (NYSE: *** ) is an innovative *** company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, *** tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, *** is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. *** also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. *** Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, *** 's OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www. *** .com .

EEO statement:

*** Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. *** will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email [Please reply using Staff Me Up]

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4/18

Assignment Editor

Denver, CO Details

Full Time

Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).

Manage newsroom assignments, coordinate logistics, monitor news wires and scanners.

**** YOU'LL DO:

Plan news coverage as directed by news management.
Dispatch crews to stories and breaking news, using appropriate logistical and journalistic judgement.
Make calls to news sources as needed, gain appropriate and actionable information.
Assist in finding stories, doing research and track story ideas in assignment desk computer with emphasis on key brand points.
Publish of online content.
Perform other duties as needed and as directed by news management.

**** YOU'LL NEED:

BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience
Generally, 3+ years of experience in related field preferred

**** YOU'LL BRING:

Must be organized, self-starter who can work independently
Basic computer skills; non-linear and production techniques
Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
Understanding of the principles of responsible journalism
Ability to work well with others in a team-based environment
Ability to write effectively

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COMPENSATION RANGE:
Hourly: $26.44 - 31.73

Pursuant to state and local salary transparency laws, the salary range posted is specific to candidates who will perform this work in Colorado.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:

A career path to grow your professional experiences
Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits
Retirement savings plan with company match
Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, pet discount program, and employee assistance program. More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.

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3/19

Assignment Editor

Needham, MA Details

Full Time

Company Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including *** , *** News, MS *** , *** , *** Sports, *** , *** Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and *** , our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. *** Universal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast *** Universal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

*** Universal Local is *** Universal's local *** division that delivers English and Spanish-speakers and bilingual audiences in 31 U.S. markets and Puerto Rico, the very best in local sports, news, weather, consumer and investigative reporting, and lifestyle entertainment across any platform and screen. *** Universal Local is comprised of three individual *** groups including the *** Owned Television Stations, the *** Sports Regional Networks and the *** Station Group. The division is also home to multicast networks *** LX, COZI TV and TeleXitos, the regional cable news network NECN, as well as *** Spot On, an advanced video advertising business designed for local/regional CTV and OTT advertisers and several in-housecompanies including production company LXTV, marketing and promotions company Skycastle, its out-of-home business *** Everywhere, and the Arthouse, a graphics design group. With seven regional sports networks and 42 *** and *** stations serving 38 percent of U.S. homes, *** Universal Local is the only network-owned local *** division that is home to the largest bilingual local newsrooms within the country's top 10 TV markets. *** Universal Local's stations and networks serve diverse audiences and communities across linear, streaming, OTT, digital web, mobile and audio, and cable platforms and work together to keep local audiences informed anytime and anywhere. For more information, visit *** Universal.com.

Job Description

Enterprise story ideas for coverage and interview subjects
Assign crews to news stories and provide support for complete coverage, including research, contact information, phone calls, video etc.
Coordinate feeds and *** sharing with affiliates
Monitor all changing and developing news stories from news wires, social *** , scanners, contacts, public relations, phone calls, faxes, and viewer suggestions
Communicate with production staff and management on the status of coverage and stories
Establish network of contacts and sources across the Boston DMA
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements:

Bachelor's degree required
Able to work weekends and flexible hours (including overnights) depending upon news coverage & able to return to work in emergencies.
Must submit a resume/CV online.
Must be willing to work at the station in Needham, MAlocation.
Must be 18 years or older.
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
Must be covered by Solutions, *** U's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Political Science preferred.
Prior experience at an assignment desk.
Experience in local news coverage.
Strong resources and contacts in the community
Solid news judgment and awareness of local and national news.
Ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions and act decisively under stress and tight deadlines.
Strong ability to assign, direct and supervise broadcast news coverage.
Ability to gather stories from different platforms
Ability to communicate through social *** to specific individuals to corroborate stories
Ability to search topics on social *** and digital platforms
Must have the ability to communicate clearly and concisely with coworkers and community.
Strong writing skills
Strong research skills.
Basic computer skills.
Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an *** Universal-designated worksite.

Additional Information

*** Universal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. *** Universal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access *** as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing [Please reply using Staff Me Up] .

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