Overnight Assignment Editor - Spectrum News NY1

Spectrum Networks is looking for  an enthusiastic, talented and driven individuals to join the best and brightest in gathering, producing and delivering stories that make a difference within our community! Our commitment is to engage viewers with relevant, character-driven stories that are important to the local communities we serve. 

Who we are:  Spectrum Networks is a series of 30 + local news and regional sports networks owned and operated by Charter Communications, Inc. Spectrum Networks seeks to provide the most essential local news and information, cultivating relevant and thoughtful conversations that foster informed and engaged communities.

The Environment:  Spectrum News operates in a 24-hour news cycle which can require employees to be flexible and available to work various shifts, including early morning, late evenings, weekends and holidays. 

Being on our team means … You’re ready to inspire and be inspired!  You’re passionate, creative and highly technical, driven to tell amazing stories that mean something to our communities.  You're fiercely accurate, with a desire to leverage your knowledge, skills and abilities to share news stories across multiple platforms. You're nimble, having the ability to pivot in an ever-changing workflow. You are a team player with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills.

What we’re looking for:  An overnight Assignment Editor to coordinate news crews, resources and logistics, ensuring that top stories are covered across assigned shift. Determine priorities and assign coverage to news units. Collaborate on story ideas and coordinate assignments of the news gathering staff. This is an overnight position.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.

• Respond quickly and efficiently to breaking news; coordinate multiple live field crews and coverage.

• Set up news stories by planning daily and long term coverage.

• Monitor websites, social media sources and post content to news website.

• Monitor police and fire scanners for breaking news and developing stories.

• Collaborate with editors to determine which news events should be covered and which correspondent should cover each event.

• Communicate the coverage needs of the assignment desk to crews and dispatch and coordinate photographers and field crews.

• Develop sources within the community, including government agencies and public relations representatives.

• Make beat calls to sources and other agencies.

• Gather accurate information from the public and public agencies.

• Maintain current and future files for news stories.

• Contribute to story ideas and advance developing stories; participate in directing coverage plans under deadline pressure.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  Required Skills/Abilities and Knowledge:

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English Demonstrated news judgment and passion for news ability to develop sources

• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and work under time pressure deadline

• Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly communicate solutions; ability to relate well with diverse populations

• Ability to interface with internal company personnel

• Requires adaptability, enthusiasm, initiative and a positive approach to problem solving

• Ability to work under time pressure deadlines

  Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Communication or comparable television work experience preferred

• 4 + years Assignment desk experience in a television newsroom

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Here, employees don’t just have jobs, they build careers. That’s why we believe in offering a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supports all aspects of their well-being, and delivers real value at every stage of life.

The pay for this position has a salary range of $24.30 to $53.40. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and location. Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses.