Assignment Editor at Tribune Media Company

KTXL FOX40 in Sacramento California is seeking a forward-thinking organized and dynamic Assignments Editorto lead our daily newsgathering efforts across platforms.Do you thrive on breaking news and enterprise storytellingCan you juggle multiple crews deadlines and platforms with precision and clarityAre you passionate about both the on-air product andthe digital experienceDo you know how to inspire and guide a team of reporters producers anchors and photographersIf so you might be the perfect fit for this critical newsroom role.As Assignments Editor youll be the central hub of our editorial operationcoordinating coverage plans managing logistics and ensuring our content is timely relevant and impactful. Youll work closely with the News Director Managing Editor and Digital Content Manager to shape daily coverage respond to breaking news and elevate our storytelling across broadcast digital and social platforms.Were looking for someone who:Communicates clearly and confidently across all levels of the newsroomHas a sharp editorial sense and understands what makes a story resonateIs highly organized and thrives in a fast-paced deadline-driven environmentThinks digitally and knows how to maximize reach and engagement onlineLeads with optimism collaboration and a desire to grow othersSKILLS REQUIREDManages station wide planning calendarManages a shared contact databaseEasily makes connections with the communities we serveMake assignments for reporters and photographers daily and check in with crews throughout the day.Manages breaking news coverage with the Managing EditorRuns twice daily news meetings updating producers and anchors on the daily content.Requires excellent professional writing skills to correspond with officials and the publicMust be able to stay on top of incoming emails to the station and decern what qualifies as news content and what does not.General working knowledge of the communities we serveOrganize content meetings for managers to decide upon future projectsManage comp logs identify missed contentApplicants should have a minimum of three years of newsroom experience preferably in a leadership or coordination role.Compensation - $28.00/hr commensurate with experience and skill level Key Skills Corporate Paralegal,Graduate Engineering,Customer Service,Clinical Data Management,ABAP,Corporate Marketing Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1