Assignment Editor (Part-Time) Job at Paramount Pictures in San Francisco

Job Overview Assignment Editor – KPIX 5 (television station) Essential responsibilities include leading breaking news coverage, monitoring scanners, coordinating logistics, dispatching crews, and developing innovative stories. Key Responsibilities Monitor news scanners and phone calls to track breaking events. Coordinate logistics and dispatch crews promptly. Develop contacts and plan enterprising stories. Make informed decisions under deadline pressure, operating I‑News system and other newsroom tools. Qualifications Minimum 3 years as Assignment Editor in a major market. College degree in Journalism, Communications or related field. Knowledge of Bay Area required. Exceptional organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Proficiency with desktop computer, I‑News system and other newsroom computer systems. Familiarity with newsroom functions, digital platforms and social media tools. Available to work mornings, nights, weekends and holidays. Physical Demands & Work Environment Operate keyboard accurately and possess a valid driver’s license for breaking‑news pick‑ups; sit for extended periods. Fast‑paced work environment with noise from scanners, two‑way radios, and televisions. Compensation & Benefits Hiring Salary Range: $34.0 - $35.0 per hour (applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state and most other geographies). Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance, disability benefits, tuition assistance, and PTO (or as dictated by CBAs). For more information, visit the Paramount benefits website: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity Paramount is an equal‑opportunity employer (EOE) including disability, veteran status and other protected categories. Reasonable accommodations can be requested by calling 212.846.5500 or emailing paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: Assignment Editor – KPIX 5 (television station) is assignment editor in a major market . Responsibilities include leading breaking news coverage, coordinating logistics, dispatching crews, and developing innovative stories . Minimum 3 years experience in major market with college degree in Journalism, Communications or related field required . En Español: Responsabilidades esenciales incluyen dirigir la cobertura de noticias breaking, monitorear escáneres, coordinar logística, enviar equipos y desarrollar historias innovadoras. Responsabilidades clave Monitorear los escáners de noticias y las llamadas telefónicas para rastrear eventos de incumplimiento. Coordinar rápidamente la logística y los equipos de envío. Desarrollar contactos y planificar historias emprendedoras. Tomar decisiones informadas bajo presión de fecha límite, operando el sistema I-News y otras herramientas de redacción. Calificaciones Mínimo 3 años como editor de asignación en un mercado importante. Grado universitario en Periodismo, Comunicaciones o campo relacionado. Se requiere conocimiento del área de la bahía. Habilidades organizativas excepcionales; capacidad para gestionar proyectos simultáneamente. Proficiencia con computadora de escritorio, sistema I‐News y otros sistemas de sala de prensa. Familiarización con las funciones dental, plataformas digitales y redes sociales. Las aplicaciones disponibles incluyen dos períodos válidos de vida de trabajo (todas las noches, noticieros y audiovisuales), una asistencia médica rápida a los conductores de Nueva York: $4.00 / hora de acceso al entorno de trabajo, servicios de seguridad social, programas de televisión, horarios de salud, etc. Para obtener más información, visite el sitio web de prestaciones Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity Paramound es un empleador con igualdad de oportunidades (EOE) que incluye discapacidad, estatus de veterano y otras categorías protegidas.