Assignment Editor

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
FOX Entertainment

With a legacy spanning nearly 40 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world’s most recognizable media brands and a leading global creator of multi-genre content across broadcast, streaming, digital and emerging platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and bold storytelling, the company is committed to reaching audiences where they are through a platform- and format-agnostic approach to developing, testing and scaling intellectual property worldwide. FOX Entertainment consists of three core business units. The FOX Television Network, which encompasses its flagship linear platform and streaming partnerships with Hulu and FOX One, is home to hit series including The Simpsons, The Masked Singer, Doc, Memory of a Killer, Fear Factor: House of Fear, The Floor and Hell’s Kitchen. FOX Entertainment Studios, operates the in-house scripted and unscripted studios behind series such as Animal Control, Best Medicine, The Faithful, and The Way Home, as well as Bento Box Entertainment with animated hits such as Hazbin Hotel and Krapopolis; Studio Ramsay Global with Next Level Chef, Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service and Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars; entertainment studio TMZ; and the independent film label Tideline. FOX Entertainment Global is the company’s worldwide content sales and distribution arm. As part of its evolution into a modern next-gen studio, FOX Entertainment is expanding its digital storytelling ecosystem with investments across vertical video with Holywater, Chain’s experiential storytelling, podcasting with Meet Cute, a two-way content pipeline with HarperCollins Publishing, and creator-led formats through the newly formed FOX Creator Studios. Through these strategic initiatives, the company is investing earlier in emerging ideas and new forms of audience engagement, while maintaining the ability to grow successful concepts into premium franchises across broadcast, streaming and global platforms. A prolific content creator and production partner, FOX Entertainment collaborates with leading studios, creators, and platforms worldwide to produce and distribute premium content at scale across broadcast, streaming, and digital ecosystems, while continuing to grow its portfolio of owned IP and next-generation storytelling formats.

JOB DESCRIPTION
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.

What You’ll Do

- 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.

What You’ll Bring

- 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.

What You’ll Get

- 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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