Assignment Editor, FOX Weather
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox Weather FOX Weather is a 24/7 ad-supported streaming service operated by FOX News Media. Launched in October 2021, the platform builds upon FOX News Channel’s expansive newsgathering units & FOX Television Stations’ added resources with a combined 120 meteorologists for a comprehensive suite of weather products featuring local, regional and national reporting, in addition to live programming. Utilizing multiple radar systems, including an immersive mobile 3D radar, and more than 100,000 HD cameras located around the country, the service offers users an innovative approach to forecasting, including coverage surrounding all weather patterns, from immediate to long-term. FOX Weather is available via foxweather.com, the FOX Weather app on IOS and Android devices, as well as Tubi, Apple TV, Amazon, and Roku, through FOX’s Connected TV Apps.JOB DESCRIPTION
FOX Weather is America’s Weather Team, and we are seeking a confident, highly motivated, and proactive Assignment Editor to join our newsroom. This role is critical in driving real-time weather news coverage across all platforms. You will work closely with our programming and field teams to coordinate breaking weather events, select compelling live visuals, and support dynamic storytelling as we cover weather news. In this fast-paced environment, you must have strong news judgment, be comfortable handling multiple breaking stories at once, and thrive under pressure. Prior experience pitching, researching, writing, and building editorial elements in a collaborative team setting is key. An interest in weather is a must.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Communicate with officials and sources for editorial information
Monitor both traditional and social media for breaking weather news stories
Pitch unique and interesting guests, stories, and segments
Conduct in-depth research and compile well-rounded reports for our field teams
Find stunning live visuals to support all platforms
Select elements such as sound, video clips, and graphics to help tell a story
Manage daily deadline turnarounds of a live show environment
Monitor and coordinate correspondent, contributor, and 3rd party resources
Build strong relationships with assignment desks at FOX affiliates and other news service partners across the FOX News Media family
WHA T YOU WILL NEED
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
Experience with TV newsgathering, assignment desk, or field production
Strong editorial judgment and the ability to react quickly to breaking news
Ability to solve problems quickly, stay calm under pressure, and adapt rapidly to changing conditions
Willingness to work early mornings, late nights, and weekends
Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks without sacrificing accuracy
Basic understanding of meteorology and weather science concepts
Degree or certification in meteorology or atmospheric sciences equivalent is a bonus
Interest and understanding of weather, severe weather patterns, and their impacts
Previous network-level or national newsroom experience
Familiarity with newsroom systems such as iNews or similar editorial tools
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