Full-Time

Assignment Desk Editor I

Posted on 9/13/2024

The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company

10,001+ employees

Leading producers & providers of entertainment and information

Compensation Overview

$47.8k - $64.1kAnnually

+ Bonus + Long-term Incentive Units

Entry, Junior, Mid

Los Angeles, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Bristol, CT, USA

Primary location is Bristol, CT; alternate location is Los Angeles, CA.

Category
Quality Control & Compliance
Supply Chain Management
Transportation & Distribution
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Social Media
Requirements
  • Superior interpersonal and communication skills, with the capacity to handle high-volume email and phone traffic
  • Demonstrated initiative and positive, solution-oriented outlook
  • Advanced ability to organize and prioritize
  • Commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
  • Strong knowledge of sports
  • Working knowledge of television production and electronic and social media newsgathering
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs: Outlook, Excel, Word
  • High School Degree or equivalent required
  • Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Responsibilities
  • Hires freelance ENG crews
  • Possesses depth of knowledge in fiber, satellite, cellular, FTP, and viral newsgathering procedures
  • Assigns and coordinates movement of IP-based transmission devices
  • Clears social media content for ESPN platforms
  • Reacts immediately to breaking news and requests; pursues story-related materials (sound and video) in a timely manner
  • Collaborates with ABC NewsOne/ABC affiliates, as well as other networks, on breaking news stories, sharing of information, video and sound
  • Gathers and enters transmission information (satellite, fiber, cable) for televised games
  • Works well in a team setting, shows initiative and problem-solving skills; takes direction from assignment desk management, coordinating producers, news editors, producers and senior editors
  • Stays informed and up-to-date on sporting events and has above-average sports knowledge
The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company

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Total Funding

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Headquarters

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Founded

1923

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