WABC - Weekend Assignment Editor

WABC - Weekend Assignment Editor Job ID: 10147488 Location: New York, New York, United States Business: ABC Owned TV Stations Date Posted: Apr. 13, 2026 Position: Full-time staff assignment editor covered under the WGA-ABC National Agreement. Job Summary WABC-TV, a flagship ABC station in New York City, produces more than 45 hours of live local news and weather each week. The Assignment Editor role is a critical member of the newsroom, coordinating coverage of breaking and daily stories, assigning crews, gathering information, and finding original high‑impact stories that reflect our diverse audience. Work Schedule Two weekend shifts and three weekday shifts, with weekdays finalized based on operational needs. Flexible to work early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required. Responsibilities Assign crews and reporters, gather information about developing news stories, and identify and generate original high‑impact stories that reflect our audience’s diversity. Handle inquiries and requests from a variety of individuals and organizations. Work closely with news managers, producers, and other assignment editors to coordinate coverage of breaking and daily stories. Identify social media content for news stories and secure permission for use. Interact with viewers daily via phone and social media. Basic Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of TV newsroom experience. Strong teammate who interacts positively, ethically, and compassionately with others. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. High degree of ethics, empathy, professionalism, and ability to function well under pressure in fast‑paced situations. Flexible to work various shifts as needed. Preferred Requirements Knowledge of police scanners and online newsgathering. Required Education High school diploma or equivalent experience. Preferred Education College degree. Compensation & Benefits The base salary for this WGA position in New York is $139,913.00. 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 other benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement WABC Television (New York), LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disability Accommodation WABC Television (New York), LLC welcomes all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants with disabilities as necessary to use the online application system. #J-18808-Ljbffr