Assignment Desk Editor I

Disney - Bristol, CT

Full-time

Bristol, CT

Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries

About the position

The Assignment Desk Editor I is responsible for hiring camera crews, arranging feeds, and coordinating the movement of transmission devices for sports and news coverage on ESPN platforms. This role involves strategic planning, logistical coordination, and acting as a liaison between various departments to ensure smooth operations and timely content delivery.

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

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

Nice-to-haves

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a television-related field