Altice USA is a cutting-edge communications, media, and tech company. We connect people to what matters most to them; texting with friends, advertising that resonates, or binge watching their favorite show. Our differentiated approach centers around technologies that push the envelope and deliver the ultimate customer experience. We're building a workforce that attracts and retains the best talent, not only to meet the needs of our customers, but that also reflects the diverse communities we serve.
Job Summary
You love finding stories that matter and make a difference in a local community. You love mentoring young journalists. You ready to make bold choices about news content at a 24/7 news shop. Then this is the job is for you. This newly created role will work closely with the news director on day to day coverage needs and advance planning of the newscasts. You will be managing a team of assignment editors both long and short term as well as reporters.
Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of the assignment desk.
• Provide leadership that encourages excellence.
• Recruit and hire assignment editors.
• Supervise short-term and long-term news coverage planning.
• Supervise development and execution of series and specials.
• Manage the schedules of reporters and photographers to meet coverage needs.
• Supervise the scheduling of facilities and satellite time and the distribution of news gathering equipment.
• Work with reporters to achieve editorial goals.
• Conduct reviews that are timely and effective.
• Coordinate vendor activity, including stringers and wire services.
• Participate/contribute content across all platforms including social media.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred
• Six years experience in television news gathering
• Four years supervisory experience preferred
• Excellent management skills
• Ability to perform many tasks simultaneously under pressure
• Exceptional news judgment
• News writing and copy editing ability for all platforms including social media
• Ability to work morning hours a must
• Humor: we like to have a good time while we work hard

Altice USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
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This position is identified as being performed in/or reporting to company operations in New York State. Salary ranges are supplied in compliance with New York State law. Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $102,816.00 - $168,912.00 / year. The rate/Range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity.
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Nearest Major Market: Bronx
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City