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$67,000 – $87,000
Listed on Supercast’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
FOX Weather seeks an Assignment Editor to coordinate breaking weather news coverage across its 24/7 streaming platform, working with field teams and meteorologists to select stories, find live visuals, and manage editorial elements in a high-pressure newsroom. This role suits someone with journalism or news production experience who thrives handling multiple urgent stories simultaneously and has a genuine interest in weather reporting.
Our summary, not Supercast’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field, or equivalent experience
- TV newsgathering, assignment desk, or field production experience
- Strong editorial judgment and ability to react to breaking news
- Problem-solving and calm under pressure
- Willingness to work early mornings, late nights, and weekends
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks
- Basic understanding of meteorology and weather science concepts
- Interest in weather and severe weather patterns
Nice to have
- Degree or certification in meteorology or atmospheric sciences
- Network-level or national newsroom experience
- Familiarity with newsroom systems like iNews