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Senior Assignment Editor - Spectrum News NY1 Job at Spectrum Local News in New Y

Spectrum Local News
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2025

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Base pay range

25.90 / hr - $46.70 / hr

Are organization and project coordination your strengths? Do you want to be part of the production team behind a news broadcast? If so, apply for a position as an Assignment Editor with Spectrum News.

Spectrum News is made up of over 30 hyper-local news and regional sports networks dedicated to producing original, unbiased and high-quality content. We use innovative journalistic approaches, backed by comprehensive research, to engage and inform viewers on the most essential news, issues, and events taking place in their communities.

Beyond TV news distribution, our newsrooms publish via the Spectrum News app and connected television. We’re committed to providing viewers with 24-hour news—no matter how, when and where they want it.

BE PART OF THE CONNECTION

In this role, you will make sure that the top stories are covered each shift by coordinating news crews, resources, and logistics. You will assign news units to cover specific topics in accordance with priorities. In addition, you will work with the news-gathering staff to develop story ideas. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that creates compelling, timely, and accurate content to connect with viewers across traditional and digital platforms.

What Our Senior Assignment Editors Enjoy Most

  • Keeping the desk running smoothly by communicating continuously with assignment editors on other shifts.
  • Creating connections by contacting beat reporters, wire services, newspapers, magazines, and radio and television stations.

As a part of Spectrum News, you’re creative, highly technical, and ready to bring the character-driven stories of those in your community to life in our newsroom. You value accuracy and want to leverage your curiosity and storytelling abilities to share inspiring news across multiple platforms. Each day is a fast-paced and constantly evolving work environment with new stories to tell and perspectives to uncover. If you’re a nimble, passionate team player, you’ll find a home on our team.

Required Qualifications

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SPECTRUM NEWS

  • Experience : Newsroom or related experience - 5 years
  • Education : Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Communication or comparable television work experience preferred
  • Technical Skills : Demonstrated news judgment and passion for news
  • Skills : Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to clearly communicate solutions; and able to relate well with diverse populations, ability to interface with internal company personnel
  • Abilities : Ability to develop sources, ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and work under time pressure deadline, may be required to lift up to 5 pounds
  • Travel Ability : Must be open to travel to discover the important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community
  • Schedule : Ability to work different shifts, be flexible with schedule changes and able to cover stand-by responsibilities when assigned
  • Working Conditions : Works inside a climate-controlled environment throughout the year. Works in an open newsroom setting with a semi-noisy environment.
  • SPECTRUM NEWS CONNECTS YOU TO MORE

  • Community Impact : You will play an important role in connecting people to and informing them about their local communities.
  • Supportive Teams : Be part of a strong community that gives you opportunities to network and grow and wants to see you succeed.
  • Dynamic Growth : The growth of our industry and evolving technology powers our employees’ careers as they move up or around the company.
  • Total Rewards : See all the ways we invest in you—at work and in life.
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    A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

    The base pay for this position generally is between $25.90 and $46.70 . The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.

    Get to Know Us

    Charter Communications is known in the United States by our Spectrum brands, including : Spectrum Internet, TV, Mobile and Voice, Spectrum Networks, Spectrum Enterprise and Spectrum Reach. When you join us, you’re joining a strong community of 95,000 employees working together to serve nearly 32 million customers in 41 states and keep them connected to what matters most.

    Who You Are Matters Here

    We’re committed to growing a workforce that reflects our communities, and providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement. EOE, including disability / vets. Learn about our inclusive culture.

    Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

  • Full-time
  • Job function

  • Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing
  • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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