Assignment Editor

This is a Full Time Job

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.
• A role where your ideas, news judgment and ability to move quickly can make a meaningful impact every day.