Full TimeSacramento, CaliforniaPosted 02/18/2026Business unit: Spectrum NetworksAreas of interest: EditorialRequisition Number: 2026-69936NPR404
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
This role coordinates news crews, resources and logistics, ensuring that top stories are covered across assigned shift. Determines priorities and assigns coverage to news units. Collaborates on story ideas and coordinates assignments of the news gathering staff.
Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
Assigns news coverage/handles logistics of deploying news crews.
Assigns stories to journalists and photographers in an organized and timely manner.
Maintains communication with all personnel involved with newscast.
Ensures continuous communication with planning editors on other shifts to maintain continuity and keep the desk running smoothly and coordinates coverage with producers.
Gathers and researches story ideas through beat calls, wire services, newspapers, magazines, web sites, and radio and television news.
Liaises with Planning Editors and Producers within Spectrum Networks, CNN news source and other outside news agencies.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of issues, events and newsmakers in region state and world.
Maintains database of news sources and contacts.
Gathers information about overnight breaking news stories.
Supervises editorial content and news gathering; ensures continuous communication and team building with all News Planning Editors and managers
Alternates and coordinates long-term coverage and preliminary planning of special events with Planning Manager.
Assists with training and professional development of planning desk staff.
Leads coordination of story follow-up: contact cards, story grid entry and discussion with reporters.
Directs news coverage and supervises Planning Editors and other newsroom personnel in assigned market.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Ability to develop sources
Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and work under time pressure deadline
Ability to interface with internal company personnel
Ability to work under time pressure deadlines, work different or extended shifts
Ability to work independently
Ability to supervise and motivate others
Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear, straightforward and professional manner
Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks and meet deadlines
Ability to make decisions and work collaboratively with others to solve problems
Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Requires adaptability, enthusiasm, initiative and a positive approach to problem solving
Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly communicate solutions; and able to relate well with diverse populations
Demonstrated news judgment and passion for news
Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent work experience
Required Related Work Experience and Number of Years
Related work experience - 4+
Preferred Education
Bachelor’s degree
Preferred Related Work Experience and Number of Years
Supervisory or leadership experience - 1+
Working Conditions
Works inside a climate-controlled environment throughout the year Works in an open newsroom setting with a semi-noisy environment Ability to work different shifts, be flexible with schedule changes and able to cover stand-by responsibilities when assigned
Physical Requirements
May be required to lift up to 5 pounds
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A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.
The base pay for this position generally is between $55,600.00 and $88,600.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.
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