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FOX is hiring: Assignment Editor (R50030061) in Seattle
FOX is hiring: Assignment Editor (R50030061) in SeattleMediabistro • Seattle, WA, United States
FOX is hiring : Assignment Editor (R50030061) in Seattle

FOX is hiring : Assignment Editor (R50030061) in Seattle

Mediabistro • Seattle, WA, United States
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Overview

FOX TV 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 FOX 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 FOX Network's national content.

Job Description

KCPQ / KZJO, the FOX O&O in Seattle, WA is seeking a News Assignment Editor to join our team. Responsibilities include researching and developing fresh story ideas into pitches, and newsgathering for all our news platforms. The candidate must have the ability to respond to breaking news and verify information for television newscasts and digital platforms. Monitor news wires, police and fire scanners, and social media for breaking news. Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment; be able to multi-task, be a problem solver as well as a strategic thinker.

The candidate will be responsible for assigning photographers and reporters to news stories and managing logistics as well. The ideal candidate is an energetic and effective communicator. Must have the ability to develop strong contacts with officials and sources in order to advance stories beyond a press release. The candidate will build relationships with Assignment Desks at Fox affiliates and coordinate breaking news coverage when necessary.

The assignment editor also collaborates and shares content with FOX Television Station units including but not limited to FOX Weather, FOX Soul and FOX Crime. Must be a strong competitor and track what the competition is doing. Must stay on top of the news locally, nationally and around the world. Must have strong social media skills. Must be technically savvy and computer literate. Other duties as deemed appropriate and assigned.

Qualifications

  • Four year college degree with emphasis in Communications or Journalism preferred.
  • Candidate must possess at least two years of prior Assignment Desk Editor experience or a Bachelor's degree in lieu of experience.
  • Must be able to work flexible hours; overnights, early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays may be required.
  • Must also possess excellent news judgment, strong sense of urgency in coverage decision-making and display a proactive and competitive approach to newsgathering.
  • Must develop strong contacts with officials and sources to advance stories beyond a press release.
  • Must have strong social media skills and be technically savvy and computer literate.
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with Assignment Desks at Fox affiliates and coordinate breaking news coverage when necessary.

EEO & Benefits

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 $38.01-40.83 per hour. 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.

View more detail about FOX Benefits.

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