Assignment Editor - Spectrum News NY1 Job at Spectrum in New York

Overview

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Do you take satisfaction in organizing a team of individuals to create a product? You are invited to apply for the Overnight Assignment Editor position at Spectrum News NY1.

Spectrum News is made up of over 30 hyper-local news and regional sports networks dedicated to producing original, unbiased and high-quality content. We use innovative journalistic approaches, backed by comprehensive research, to engage and inform viewers on the most essential news, issues, and events taking place in their communities.

Beyond TV news distribution, our newsrooms publish via the Spectrum News app and connected television. We provide viewers with 24-hour news—no matter how, when and where they want it, including through the Spectrum News Mobile App.

BE PART OF THE CONNECTION

In this role, you’ll ensure major stories are covered during the given shift by coordinating news teams, resources, and logistics. You will establish priorities and assign news units to cover them. You will organize the news gathering team’s duties and collaborate on article ideas. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that creates compelling, timely, and accurate content to connect with viewers across traditional and digital platforms.

WHAT OUR ASSIGNMENT EDITORS ENJOY MOST

• Responding to breaking news quickly and effectively; organizing numerous live field workers and the chopper.
• Identifying the news events that should be covered and working with editors to decide which reporter should cover each event.

As a part of Spectrum News, you’re creative, highly technical, and ready to bring the character-driven stories of those in your community to life in our newsroom. You value accuracy and want to leverage your curiosity and storytelling abilities to share inspiring news across multiple platforms. Each day is a fast-paced and constantly evolving work environment with new stories to tell and perspectives to uncover. If you’re a nimble, passionate team player, you’ll find a home on our team.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SPECTRUM NEWS

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Assignment desk experience in a television newsroom - 4+ years
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Communication or comparable television work experience preferred
• Technical Skills: Ability to develop sources
• Skills: Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly communicate solutions; ability to relate well with populations
• Abilities: Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and work under time pressure deadline
• Travel Ability: Must be open to travel to discover the important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community
• Schedule: Ability to work different shifts or longer shifts due to breaking news and severe weather emergencies; willing to work weekends and holidays
• Working Conditions: Works inside a climate-controlled environment; open newsroom setting with a semi-noisy environment

Note: NED110 2025-64224 2025

Here, our employees don’t just have jobs, they’re building careers. We offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.

The base pay for this position generally is between $24.30 and $44.52. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and certain positions are eligible for additional incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.

Get to Know Us Spectrum Communications provides services for residential and business customers through the Spectrum brand. Our offerings include Spectrum Internet, TV, Mobile and Voice. We also provide local news, programming and regional sports via Spectrum Networks. When you join our team, you’ll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S.

Grow Your Career Here We’re committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve—providing opportunities for employment and advancement to all team members. Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans. Learn about Life at Spectrum.

Equal Opportunity Employer statements and local compliance notes have been preserved where applicable.