Assignment Desk Editor

The Walt Disney Company

Assignment Desk Editor I coordinating camera crews and content for ESPN. Involves strategic planning and liaison duties with various production teams.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeBristol • California, Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $49,200 - $66,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating IP-based transmission devices and managing production logistics for television coverage. Possesses strong knowledge of newsgathering procedures and the ability to react swiftly to breaking news while collaborating effectively with various media entities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

IP-Based Transmission CoordinationNewsgathering ProceduresContent Clearance for Social MediaTeam CollaborationSports Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Fiber TransmissionSatellite TransmissionCellular TransmissionFTP ProceduresViral NewsgatheringLogistical PlanningContent GatheringTransmission Information Entry

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingInitiativeTeamwork

Tools & Technologies

Media OperationsAssignment Desk

Industry Keywords

Television ProductionBreaking NewsESPN PlatformsABC NewsOneSports Coverage

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Hire camera crews and arrange feeds and/or transfer of content
Strategize and organize movement of IP-based transmission devices for coverage
Coordinate efforts of freelance and staff producers and production/technical personnel for ESPN platforms
Handle ancillary crew needs, such as parking, credentials, phone lines, and permits
Understand basic rights and clearances issues
Participate in strategic editorial and logistical planning of coverage
Act as the liaison between the Assignment Desk and Media Assets, Media Operations, and Transmission
Gather and communicate content for use on ESPN platforms

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 3 years of experience in a television-related field
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
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.