Job Description
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. We’re not the only ones who have seen it; we’ve recently been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers as well as by the Human Rights Campaign, DiversityInc Magazine, and Cablefax for our diversity & inclusion program.In June 2019, Cheddar was acquired by Altice USA, which grew Cheddar’s news family to include News12 and i24 as well as introduce a new portfolio of ad products. While our culture remains start-up in feel, the opportunity for success is now even greater.Cheddar is looking to hire a driven and passionate Assignment Desk Lead to help us coordinate our daily live coverage and news gathering efforts. The ideal candidate has a strong TV news gathering background having worked on an assignment desk for several years. The position will require flexibility, perseverance and strong breaking news instincts in order to handle AND balance demands across. Equally important, the candidate we choose will be expected to embrace Cheddar’s start-up culture and work ethic.The Assignment Editor sits at the center of the newsroom operation. This person is instrumental in planning Cheddar’s daily, futures and breaking news coverage. This person is also responsible for communicating across senior management, producers, reporters/anchors, technical staff and field crews. In addition, this person handles scheduling, books feeds and tracks developing and breaking news for both networks. The ideal candidate is a self-starter and relentless editor who thrives in a high-pressure environment and can meet tight deadlines. She or he must be adaptable and flexible, a team player who is able to mix easily and work effectively in our small, scrappy and highly collaborative team. The person we choose will report directly to the Editor in Chief.* Minimum 5-10 years experience writing and editing in a digital newsroom.* Experience as a manager.* Some business news experience is a plus.* Must be able to make decisions and take a leadership role.* Must have excellent phone skills, be able to take information from a viewer and determine if there is a story.* Must have basic writing skills and be able to communicate written and verbally.* Must be willing to work collaboratively with other managers.* Must embrace principles of ethical journalism.* Must be willing to work a demanding schedule.* Must be a fast and clever newsperson who help guide reporters and producers.* Must be an innovative problem-solver who would be comfortable in a start-up environment.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.Altice USA, Inc. collects personal information about its applicants for employment that may include personal identifiers, professional or employment related information, photos, education information and/or protected classifications under federal and state law. This information is collected for employment purposes, including identification, work authorization, FCRA-compliant background screening, human resource administration and compliance with federal, state and local law.
