Assignment Editor - Spectrum News 1

Company: SPECTRUM
Location: Austin
Posted on: April 29, 2025

Job Description:

Do you take satisfaction in organizing a team of individuals to create a product? Would you like to get some proper news producing experience? If so, send a job application for Assignment Editor to Spectrum News. is made up of over 30 hyper-local news and regional sports networks dedicated to producing original, unbiased and high-quality content. We use innovative journalistic approaches, backed by comprehensive research, to engage and inform viewers on the most essential news, issues, and events taking place in their communities.Beyond TV news distribution, our newsrooms publish via the and connected television. Were committed to providing viewers with 24-hour newsno matter how, when and where they want it. Check out all the ways we share news on the Spectrum News Mobile App.
BE PART OF THE CONNECTIONIn this role, youll make sure that major stories are covered during the given shift by coordinating news teams, resources, and logistics. You will establish priorities and assign news units to cover them. You will be organizing the news gathering team's duties and collaborate on article ideas. Youll be part of a collaborative team that creates compelling, timely, and accurate content to connect with viewers across traditional and digital platforms.WHAT OUR ASSIGNMENT EDITORS ENJOY MOST

• Responding to breaking news quickly and effectively; organizing numerous live field workers and the chopper.
• Identifying the news events that should be covered and working with editors to decide which reporter should cover each event.
  As a part of Spectrum News, youre creative, highly technical, and ready to bring the character-driven stories of those in your community to life in our newsroom. You value accuracy and want to leverage your curiosity and storytelling abilities to share inspiring news across multiple platforms. Each day is a fast-paced and constantly evolving work environment with new stories to tell and perspectives to uncover. If youre a nimble, passionate team player, youll find a home on our team.
  WHAT YOULL BRING TO SPECTRUM NEWSRequired Qualifications
  • Experience: Assignment desk experience in a television newsroom - 4+ years
  • Education: Bachelors degree in Broadcast Communication or comparable television work experience preferred
  • Technical Skills: Ability to develop sources
  • Skills: Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly communicate solutions; ability to relate well with diverse populations
  • Abilities: Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and work under time pressure deadline
  • Travel Ability: Must be open to travel to discover the important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community
  • Schedule: Ability to work different shifts or longer shifts due to "breaking news" and severe weather emergencies. Willing and able to work weekends and holidays
  • Working Conditions: Works inside a climate-controlled environment throughout the year. Works in an open newsroom setting with a semi-noisy environment
    SPECTRUM NEWS CONNECTS YOU TO MORE
    • Community Impact: You will play an important role in connecting people to and informing them about their local communities
    • Supportive Teams: Be part of a strong community that gives you opportunities to network and grow and wants to see you succeed
    • Dynamic Growth: The growth of our industry and evolving technology powers our employees careers as they move up or around the company
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