KFSN Assignment Editor

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Job ID 10086723 Location Fresno, California, United States Business Disney Entertainment Television Date posted Apr. 16, 2024

Job Summary:

KFSN, the Disney/ABC owned station in Fresno, is seeking an Assignment Editor to join our multiplatform content team. This individual is a critical member of our newsroom and will be responsible for coordinating assignments for news coverage and stories as well as contribute story ideas and content for both digital and broadcast. The successful candidate will have a high degree of ethics, empathy, professionalism, function well under pressure, and have strong multiplatform and multi-tasking skills.

Responsibilities:

Work closely with News managers and producers on coordination of daily editorial content, including story coverage and development for broadcast and digital
Play a key role in execution of daily editorial plan, including coordination of story assignments and communicating information to reporters and photographers
Display high level of ethics, empathy, professionalism and act as primary contact for in-field newsroom staff for assignments and story coverage
Actively identify and generate original high-impact stories that reflect the diversity of our audience and develop follow-ups through means such as court documents, police scanners, social media, viewer emails and other sources.
Assists reporters and producers, as needed, in gathering information and developing/following up on stories
Contribute content to all platforms including creating, writing and publishing stories for both broadcast and digital platforms and producing digital live streams
Maintain a presence on social media

Basic Qualifications:

Strong team player who interacts in a positive, ethical, empathetic and productive way with other employees and the general public
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must have strong work ethic with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Excellent multiplatform and multi-tasking skills and able to quickly adapt and make decisions quickly
Strong logistical skills with the ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines
Flexible and available to work various shifts as needed, including weekends and holidays

The ideal candidate understands how to cover spot news with urgency and attention to detail, and has an understanding of cross-platform, multi-media coverage
Must have excellent news judgment and instincts, with the ability to find stories that will help make our newscasts unique and distinctive
Skilled in monitoring scanners, social media and other sources to find and break news in our community.

Be prepared to handle multiple breaking news stories in a fast-paced newsroom.
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Dalet and various newsroom programs
Previous assignment desk, including coordinating movements of reporters and photographers, and/or digital producer experience is strongly preferred
Experience producing content across linear and digital platforms
Knowledge of Central California

Required Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

The hiring range for this position in California is $45,500 - $61,000 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

About Disney Entertainment Television:

The Disney Entertainment Television group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company’s streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with KFSN Television, LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

KFSN Television, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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