As Planning Editor you will manage daily news planning oversee schedules and develop stories while collaborating with reporters and newsroom managers.

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
Would you like to stay up to date on the latest news? Is a fast-paced environment something you'd thrive in? Spectrum News invites you to apply for the position of Planning Editor.
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In this role you'll be is responsible for planning daily news special events and story development. You will manage schedules adjusting for daily and long-term coverage. You must stay up to date on Government and community agendas to follow on-going stories and plan accordingly. You may be asked to write and edit stories as well. 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 PLANNING EDITORS ENJOY MOST

• Work closely with the newsroom managers and executive producers on covering big stories and planned events.
• Working with reporters creating stories and planning future stories.

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: Experience in a television newsroom - 4+ years previous experience as an Assignment Editor - 3+ years
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Communication or comparable television work experience preferred
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly communicate solutions; ability to relate well with populations
• Abilities: Ability to develop sources ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and work under time pressure deadline may be required to lift up to 5 pounds
• 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 be flexible with schedule changes and able to cover stand-by responsibilities when assigned
• Working Conditions: Works inside a climate-controlled environment throughout the year. Works in an open newsroom setting with a semi-noisy environment. Communicates in person by phone and by email

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