Overnight Assignment Editor
Core
Oversee domestic newsgathering needs and provide editorial/logistical support across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms during overnight hours to prepare for morning shows.
Role type
Senior IC assignment editor (newsroom operations)
Builds
Breaking news coverage plans, editorial notes, and resource allocation for network news platforms
Domain
Broadcast news and digital media
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
news judgment, editorial production, multi-tasking, breaking news assessment, story coverage planning, resource management, social media monitoring, data analysis, competitive monitoring, contact file management
Preferred skills
independent work, strong research, clear directive communication, major market news experience, innovative problem solving, passion for current events, fluency in another language
Technologies
newsroom systems, social media outlets, TV production systems, satellite operations tools
Responsibilities
Compile overnight editorial notes for distribution, coordinate newsgathering and feeding of news materials, initiate communication with affiliates and counterparts, manage live reporter requests for field teams, monitor competitive broadcasts and digital platforms, establish and maintain working story and contact files, coordinate with technical and operations staff on resource management
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
