Assignment Desk Editor
Fox Sports
Los Angeles, CAThis was removed by the employer on 3/12/2019 10:37:00 AM PST
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Assignment Desk Editor (Freelance)
JOB DESCRIPTION
Assignment Desk Editor
The Assignment Desk Editor responsible for supporting daily newsgathering efforts on behalf of multiple FOX Sports platforms. Duties can include but are not limited to communicating with contacts inside Fox Sports and outside media outlets, booking feeds, hiring remote trucks & ENG crews, clipping and uploading footage for FOX Affiliates, coordinating with producers, acquiring video content, checking and building the daily record Sat Sheet list, efforting clearance of media from non-FOX entities via request or licensing, cutting video clips, maintaining up-to-date contacts, downloading video off FTP sites for use in production and attending production planning meetings.
Responsibilities
• Newsgathering for all FOX Sports Programming and booking transmission, ENG crews for live shots, studio talkbacks, homecams and feature shoots. Monitoring video feeds, setting up live event records and confirm material is going into our system.
• Assist in event planning and major projects as assigned by senior staff.
• Efforting acquisition of video and clearance of media from non-FOX entities via social media or licensing.
• Uploading video for affiliates and downloading of videos via FTP services. Updating shows on acquired video material and archiving material.
• Monitoring video feeds, setting up live event records and confirm material is going into our system.
• Clearly communicating with co-workers, producers and outside vendors.
• Maintaining our strong and fully developed relationships to facility our future needs.
• Assignment editors must also be alert to any potential legal issues in clearing content, decisions on approving content and watching out for any unapproved materials on air.
Qualifications
• BS/BA in Journalism, Communications or a related degree strongly preferred; 3 years of editorial experience required, preferably in a newsroom environment.
• Top candidates will have strong communication skills -- both written and verbal and excellent organizational skills (the ability to prioritize projects under tight deadlines);
• Critical thinking required (to judge if a story is newsworthy, if sources need to be checked/wording is appropriate, if there is a risk to releasing certain information, and to verify accuracy and consistency of information)
• Must have strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook required). Some knowledge of FTP and transmissions strongly preferred
• Proven sports knowledge that lends itself to sound news judgment
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.