Assignment Editor

This is a Full Time Job

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Overview & Responsibilities:

KOVR Sacramento is looking for an Assignment Editor to join the team!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage newsroom assignments.
• Monitor phones.
• Coordinate logistics.
• Monitoring scanners and social media.
• Manage the dispatch of crews to stories and breaking news, using appropriate logistical and journalistic judgment.
• Assist in finding stories with emphasis on our key brand points and tracking stories as they develop.
• Deal with time and logistics to make sure the selected stories are covered efficiently with available staff.

Basic Qualifications
• 2 years prior television news assignment editor experience is strongly preferred. However, a significant background in print reporting or radio news will be considered.
• Newsroom experience.

Additional Qualifications
• You must have a passion for breaking news.
• Must have the ability to multi-task and make fast decisions.

Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting’s television station should contact sf_recruitingsupport@paramount.com.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $68,640.00 - 70,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

What We Offer:
• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here:
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount