Assignment Editor (Freelance)

Showtime Networks - Stamford, CT

Full-time - Entry Level

Stamford, CT

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

CBS Sports is seeking a Freelance Assignment Editor to support productions across all sports, with a focus on soccer for the Golazo Network. The role involves staying updated on sporting events, conducting newsgathering, and coordinating coverage across various CBS platforms. The Assignment Editor will respond to breaking news, manage logistics, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure effective content distribution. This position requires strong sports knowledge, organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Conducting newsgathering across multiple CBS platforms.
• React immediately to breaking news and requests.
• Identify and acquire content for use across productions, including news conferences, interviews, and highlights.
• Hire freelance ENG crews.
• Editorial and logistical planning of coverage.
• Understand compliance with rights and clearance guidelines.
• Post highlights for CBS affiliates on video distribution site.
• Handle logistics under deadline.
• Schedule and calendar planning on all sporting events.
• Provide story ideas and recommend content for use in coverage.
• Communicate regularly with producers on content.
• Work with CBS affiliates and others on developing stories to share information, video, and sound.
• Gather transmission information for televised games.
• Work closely with media asset management to ensure all games and content is recorded.
• Stay informed and up-to-date on sporting events and storylines.
• Work in a fast-paced environment, communicating with urgency and clarity to producers, on-air talent, and production associates.
• Identify news and emerging storylines; gather ideas and content for potential storytelling to enhance coverage.
• Use deep sports knowledge and sound news judgment to support timely and relevant storytelling.
• Proactively identify and suggest solutions to address potential coverage.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge in sports, with specialized emphasis on college sports.
• Depth of knowledge in fiber, satellite, cellular, FTP, and viral newsgathering procedures.
• Resourceful ability to conduct research and a passion for discovering and sharing new knowledge.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong editorial judgment.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and flexible hours.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment under deadlines and prioritize assignments.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge in content acquisition.

Nice-to-haves

• Preferred knowledge with Microsoft Office programs: Outlook, Excel, Word.
• Working knowledge of television production and electronic and social media newsgathering.
• Experience with a variety of approaches to Internet searches and fluency in electronic newsgathering techniques.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Paid time off for volunteering activities
• Health insurance coverage
• Professional development opportunities