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Planning Editor
21st Century Fox
Washington, DC, United States
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OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox TV Stations
FOX Television Stations is one of the nation's largest owned-and-operated network broadcast groups, comprising 28 stations in 17 markets and covering over 37% of U.S. television homes. This includes seven duopolies in the top 10 markets: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Washington, D.C. and Houston; as well as duopolies in Minneapolis, Phoenix, Orlando and Charlotte.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Fox 5 WTTG News, Washington DC the #1 News Station and most hours of local news is looking for Planning Editor to plan segments, news coverage and produce content for all newscasts. Work closely with executive producers, producers, reporters and anchors to ensure that segments and stories are enterprised and accommodated in newscasts.
Daily duties include researching story ideas, booking guests, conducting interviews, and producing stories, segments and producing up the screen for all newscasts.
Understand the logistics of the assignment desk and the needs of a newscast through a producer’s eyes.
Work with web site in developing stories, segments and projects to work in conjunction with newscasts.
Responsible for gathering story info from various news sources and determining the newsworthiness.
Make decisions on what stories to cover that will be timely, news worthy and break news on our broadcast and digital platforms.
Have the ability to alter segments as news breaks and changes.
Keep news staff apprised of breaking news and changes in assignments.
Communicate with affiliates to ensure continuity in coverage.
Coordinate coverage of special events.
Qualifications: College degree in broadcast journalism or other related field.
Previous assignment desk and/or producing experience preferred. Must be well organized and able to manage multiple projects.
Must demonstrate outstanding news judgment and good news writing skills.
Must be able to deal effectively with people.
Must be able to work well in a fast-paced environment.
Working knowledge of newsroom computers and the Internet.
Must be able to work overtime, varied hours including weekend, holidays.
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.