WPVI - Assignment Editor
Postuler maintenant Postuler ultérieurement Job ID 10150033 Emplacement Philadelphie, Pennsylvanie, États-Unis Entreprise ABC Owned TV Stations Date de publication 04/05/2026Résumé du poste:
Disney Entertainment’s eight-owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. As the No. 1 station in Philadelphia for almost 45 years, 6abc Action News delivers local news, information, traffic, and weather to more than 3 million homes. WPVI serves nearly 7 million people, including those who reside in the Delaware Valley, an area encompassing southeastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware. In the past year, Action News has won 2,633 out of 2,662 newscasts in households for a winning percentage of 99.8%.
WPVI/6ABC is seeking a digitally savvy Assignment Editor who thrives in fast-paced newsroom environments, owns breaking news, and knows how to identify a compelling story before it trends. This role is a critical hub of our newsroom where they will help coordinate coverage, direct resources, and ensure accurate, timely information is delivered across broadcast, digital, and social platforms.
Responsibilities
Lead daily and breaking news coverage by assigning reporters and crews and coordinating newsroom resources.
Develop and maintain a strong network of reliable news sources, including public safety agencies, community contacts, and field reporters.
Skillfully manage and evaluate tip calls, emails, and digital submissions using sound news judgment to verify information, identify emerging stories, and determine appropriate coverage priorities across platforms.
Identify, develop, and generate original, high‑impact stories that reflect and serve the diversity of our audience.
Serve as a central point of contact for news tips, public inquiries, and requests from community partners and organizations.
Collaborate closely with news managers, reporters, producers, digital teams, and fellow assignment editors to execute coverage plans.
Maintain strong social media awareness, using platforms to track developing stories and enhance newsroom responsiveness.
Create and edit content for 6abc.com, the station app, and social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X.
Produce and edit video content for both broadcast and digital distribution.
Deliver timely, accurate updates during breaking news and major events across all platforms
Basic Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years of assignment desk experience.
Strong team player who interacts in a positive, ethical, empathetic, and productive way with other employees and the general public.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Flexible and available to work various shifts as needed, including weekends and holidays
Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education
College Degree
The hiring range for this position in Philadelphia is $68,600 to $91,900 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. 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/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
Sur ABC Owned TV Stations:
Le groupe Disney Entertainment Television crée des contenus originaux de divertissement et d’information pour les plateformes de streaming de la société et ses réseaux de câble et de diffusion.
Sur The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, ainsi que ses filiales et sociétés affiliées, forme l’une des principales entreprises internationales diversifiées de divertissement familial et de médias. Elle comprend trois secteurs d'activités essentiels : Disney Entertainment, ESPN et Disney Experiences. Depuis ses modestes débuts en tant que studio de dessins animés dans les années 1920 jusqu’à son statut de référence actuel dans le secteur du divertissement, Disney poursuit fièrement sa tradition de création d’histoires et d’expériences exceptionnelles pour tous les membres de la famille. Les histoires, les personnages et les expériences de Disney touchent les consommateurs et les visiteurs du monde entier. À travers nos activités présentes dans plus de 40 pays, nos employés et cast members collaborent pour créer des expériences de divertissement appréciées à la fois au niveau universel et local.
Le poste est rattaché à WPVI Television (Philadelphia), LLC , qui fait partie d’une entreprise que nous appelons ABC Owned TV Stations.
WPVI Television (Philadelphia), LLC est un employeur qui souscrit au principe d’égalité des chances à l’emploi. Les candidat(e)s seront pris(es) en considération pour un emploi sans distinction de race, de religion, de couleur, de sexe, d’orientation sexuelle, de genre, d’identité de genre, d’expression de genre, d’origine nationale, d’ascendance, d’âge, d’état matrimonial, de statut militaire ou d’ancien combattant, d’état de santé, d’informations génétiques ou de handicap, ou de tout autre motif interdit par la loi fédérale, étatique ou locale. Disney défend un environnement commercial où les idées et décisions de tous et toutes nous aident à grandir, innover, créer les meilleures histoires et être pertinents dans un monde en évolution constante.