Assignment Editor I - International

The Assignment Editor I will coordinate the efforts of freelance and staff reporters and associated production/technical personnel in worldwide electronic sports coverage to provide visual sports/news program material for all aspects of the International SportsCenter’s, and related shows, including but not limited to ESPN PacRim, ESPN Deportes, ESPN Latin America regions, ESPN UK, and ESPN Brasil, ESPN China and Netherlands. They will oversee all details of specific projects as assigned by the Assignment Manager and International SportsCenter Coordinating Producers. Recommends and suggests appropriate production and editorial emphasis, as well as techniques for field reporters to enhance coverage and story impact. Responsible for maintaining constant communication between International and Domestic efforts relating to sports news or news coverage. Handles all ancillary crew needs, such as parking, credentials, Ethernet, phone lines, and permits. Participates in strategic editorial and logistical coverage planning. Acts as the liaison between the Bureau staff, Shows, Media Operations, and Transmission. Gathers and communicates content for use on ESPN platforms, working with ESPN staff and vendors, social media, affiliates, and other networks.

Responsibilities

• Gathers news and disseminates information among all production staff, acting as a liaison for inter-show and inter-corporate dealings; plans in advance for show/company events; hires freelance crews; responds to breaking news stories.

• Reacts immediately to breaking news, gathering story-related materials (sound and video) on a timely basis.

• Stays informed and up-to-date on sporting events and sports knowledge.

• Clears social media content for ESPN platforms.

• Plans for shows and news-gathering projects.

• Manages daily planning for studio shows by prioritizing events.

• Coordinates remote and studio events, creating synergy between remote and studio productions.

• Collaborates with ABC NewsOne/ABC affiliates/ESPN Domestic and International regions as well as other networks on breaking news stories, sharing information video or sound.

• Works well in a team setting, shows initiative and problem-solving skills, and takes direction from assignment desk management, coordinating producers, news editors, producers, and senior editors.

• Stays informed and current on sporting events and possesses above-average sports knowledge.

Basic Requirements

• Strong knowledge of sports, superior interpersonal and communication skills, technical knowledge of TV production and electronic newsgathering with a capacity to handle high-volume email and phone traffic.

• A minimum of three years’ experience in a television-related field is required.

• Fluency in Spanish (verbal/read/write)

• Strong knowledge of international sports, especially Soccer.

• Demonstrated initiative and positive, solution-oriented outlook.

• Advanced ability to organize and prioritize, commitment to accuracy, and attention to detail.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs: Outlook, Excell, Word.

• Ability to work early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays

• Has in-depth knowledge of ENG and SNG crews/trucks, as well as booking satellite and fiber feeds or other digital formats like IP, cellular, FTP, and viral newsgathering procedures.

Basic Education

• A college degree in a related broadcast field