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Editor; R50030134

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: FOX
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-19
Job specializations:
  • Creative Arts/Media
    Digital Media / Production, Video Production
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 75000 USD Yearly USD 75000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Assignment Editor (R50030134)

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV Stations FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week.

These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network's national content.

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX 32 News is hiring a key player to fill the vital role of Assignment Editor in our busy newsroom. You'll be the glue that holds the operation together juggling emails, phones, social media and police scanners. You'll coordinate and direct news crews ensuring they are covering the most important stories in our community for both digital and broadcast. You are the communication expert who can deliver information accurately and quickly to producers, reporters, photographers and news managers.

You are a positive person with a winning attitude looking to beat the competition to latest news story. If this is you, we want you on our team!

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Guide news coverage on digital and broadcast platforms during your assigned shift.
  • Understand how to create and construct compelling and impactful news content.
  • Handle ENG and news crew deployment and coordinate live crew assignments.
  • Use social media, the internet and other emerging technologies to generate news stories and contacts.
  • Curate content for web and assign resources for a digital platform.
  • Assist producers with story research.
  • Monitor police and fire scanners and e‑mail for potential news stories.
  • Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
  • Journalism or communication degree or related experience.
  • Previous assignment desk, associate producer or news internship experience preferred but not required.
  • Excellent news judgment and understanding of current news gathering tools for both broadcast and digital platforms.
  • Organized and able to prioritize assignments to maximize staff output.
  • Ability to multi‑task and think logistically.
  • Comfortable under pressure and able to stay calm in breaking news situations.
  • Experience with newsroom software such as iNews, Slack, and video editing is preferred.
  • Strong communication and writing skills and commitment to the highest standards of journalism.
  • Position includes weekends and an occasional holiday shift.

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.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $75,000.00‑83,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

View more detail about FOX Benefits.

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