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What You’ll Do Build and coordinate daily news coverage for broadcast, digital and social media platforms.
FOX Television Stations (FTS) owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations, including stations in 14 of the top 15 markets and duopolies in 11. Eighteen are FOX Network affiliates, and together the stations produce approximately 1,300 hours of local news every week. FOX LOCAL, the company's free ad-supported digital and streaming product, extends that news, weather and local content across connected TV & mobile devices. LiveNOW from FOX expands the FTS portfolio even further as the only national streaming services to be truly live 24/7, covering breaking news and events as they happen.
FOX6 News is looking for an Assignment Editor to join our busy newsroom. This key role helps shape daily coverage by monitoring multiple news sources, identifying important stories and coordinating coverage across our broadcast and digital platforms. The ideal candidate has strong news judgment, excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering accurate, timely news to viewers across Southeast Wisconsin.
Build and coordinate daily news coverage for broadcast, digital and social media platforms.
Monitor police scanners, email, social media, news wires and other sources for breaking news and developing stories.
Identify compelling news, weather and sports content for audiences across Southeast Wisconsin.
Coordinate assignments and communicate with producers, reporters, photographers, news managers and field crews.
Work with local, regional and national content partners.
Coordinate live news assignments and assist with coverage logistics.
Research stories and provide relevant information to news producers.
Help generate new story ideas and identify opportunities across digital and emerging media platforms.
Support the creation of written articles, livestreams, photos, graphics, video and social media content.
Maintain accuracy and speed while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced newsroom.
Perform other duties as assigned.
A degree in journalism, communications or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Previous experience as an assignment editor, associate producer or news intern is preferred, but not required.
Strong news judgment and the ability to recognize compelling story ideas.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong writing, editing and research abilities.
The ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments at once.
A collaborative, team-oriented approach.
Familiarity with digital news platforms, social media and emerging newsroom technologies.
The ability to work flexible hours, including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
A positive attitude, curiosity and a commitment to accuracy and journalistic standards.
The opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative newsroom serving Southeast Wisconsin.
The chance to contribute to coverage across broadcast, digital and social media platforms.
Opportunities to work alongside experienced journalists, producers, reporters, photographers and news managers.
FOX Television Stations benefits, including a generous time-off program and 401(k) plan.
A role where your ideas, news judgment and ability to move quickly can make a meaningful impact every day.
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.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $55,000.00-61,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits 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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