Fox News is looking for an organized, motivated, curious Assignment Editor with strong logistical and editorial skills to join our assignment desk team in the Washington D.C Bureau. The Assignment Editor works with a team of people to coordinate daily news coverage, which includes moving crews, adjusting to cover breaking news and responding to cover a consistent flow of events at the Capitol, White House, Pentagon, State Department and other venues in DC. The Assignment Editor also prioritizes incoming editorial & logistical information and ensures it is clearly communicated to those who need it. Proactively seeking out additional information and pitching stories is critical to success in this position. A natural curiosity of news is a must.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Assign, move, and adjust crew coverage to keep the network competitive at all times
Work with beat producers in planning and adjusting coverage as news breaks
Monitor wires, social media and other broadcast networks for news developments
Reach out to agencies, government departments, and FOX personnel to gather and confirm information
Draft and distribute information to field, show and network personnel
Organize and develop creative plans to maximize limited resources
Coordinate with field, technical and satellite desk personnel to make sure incoming feeds between DC and NY are prioritized to provide the most competitive coverage
Train and work on satellite desk
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
3 years of experience in a local or national newsroom
Strong logistical and editorial skills with knowledge of national and international politics
Familiarity with the various D.C. government agencies
Keen understanding of how to gather news LIVE in the Washington, D.C. area and familiarity with satellite trucks, Live U technology, AVOC and various fiber drops
Knowledge of network pool operations at the desk level with an emphasis on understanding the unilateral benefit
Being a self-starter who can work autonomously, as well as a team player
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and prioritize on a daily
Familiarity with iNews, Outlook and ScheduAll a plus basis, and especially in breaking news situations
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