Assignment Editor

Location: Bethesda, Maryland
Job Category: Television,Online | New Media
Job ID: 73133
Employment Type:
Salary: per hour
Posted: 08.15.2025

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Job Description:

WTTG/WDCA – Assignment Editor (Regular Full-Time)
Are you looking to build your career with a winning news team and a highly successful, well-known media company? Look no further! FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus has an opening for an energetic and competitive news enthusiast to join our multi-media news team. FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus is part of Fox Corporation and Fox Television Stations, world leading and valued media brands, airing the most hours of original programming in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia local television market.
 
Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced newsroom and be able to demonstrate how they take ownership in the day-to-day newsgathering. This job is for the strategic problem-solver who can think quickly under pressure and resolve issues with a positive, solution-oriented approach. We are looking for a relationship builder who aggressively connects with sources and community partners for information and story leads. Candidates must have an advanced ability to organize and prioritize time sensitive media content.
 
Why Join Us?
 

• Creative Environment: Work in a fast-paced culture where teamwork and ideas are valued.
• Learn from the Best: Collaborate with accomplished journalists and media professionals.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Operate from our cutting-edge studios in downtown Bethesda.

 
Job Highlights:

• Generate story leads and respond to breaking news for broadcast and digital.

• Proactively gather and communicate news content to use in newscasts and on digital platforms.
• Organize logistics and track details for stories and crews.
• Coordinate daily assignments of news coverage and special events assignments.
• Develop contacts and sources to advance stories beyond a press release.
• Monitor police and fire scanners and other sources of breaking news.
• Maintain contact with law enforcement, fire, government agencies and other key community partners for up-to-date information and story leads. 
• Handle high volume email and phone traffic.
• Think critically under pressure and work professionally with colleagues and community partners.  
• Daily collaboration with reporters/anchors, photographers, production teams, management, and other staff members.
• Participate in editorial, department and station meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

 
What You’re Bringing:

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree, preferred focus in Communications, Journalism, or related field with a minimum of two years of experience as an Assignment Editor in a medium to large television market. Knowledge of ethical and journalist legal parameters for mass media. Exceptional knowledge of television news production and electronic and social media newsgathering. Experience with newsroom computer systems, including iNews.
• Skills: Superior communication and interpersonal skills. Solid news and editorial judgment. Social media expert. Strong sense of urgency. Extremely self-reliant, organized, creative, and detail oriented.
• Professionalism: Ability to take direction and work under deadline pressure, consistently displaying a professional demeanor. Positive and supportive newsroom citizen.

 
Benefits:
 

• Comprehensive Package: Excellent health benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
• Lifestyle Perks: Access to onsite fitness center, vibrant local dining, and shopping options.

 
FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus is a 24/7 operation. Flexibility in scheduling is essential, including evenings, early mornings, weekends, and holidays. Candidates will also be required to join the SAG-AFTRA Washington-Mid Atlantic Local union for the off-air news unit.
 
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $35.00-36.00 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Job ID R50029439

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