Spectrum News is hiring: Planning Editor - Spectrum News 1 in Sacramento

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This range is provided by Spectrum News. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$23.75/hr - $42.80/hr

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Would you like to stay up to date on the latest news? Is a fast‑paced environment something you'd thrive in? Spectrum News invites you to apply for the position of Planning Editor.

Spectrum News is made up of over 30 hyper‑local news and regional sports networks dedicated to producing original, unbiased and high‑quality content. We use innovative journalistic approaches, backed by comprehensive research, to engage and inform viewers on the most essential news, issues, and events taking place in their communities.

Beyond TV news distribution, our newsrooms publish via the Spectrum News app and connected television. We’re committed to providing viewers with 24‑hour news—no matter how, when and where they want it. Check out all the ways we share news on the Spectrum News Mobile App.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for planning daily news, special events and story development. You will manage schedules, adjusting for daily and long‑term coverage. You must stay up to date on Government and community agendas to follow ongoing stories and plan accordingly. You may be asked to write and edit stories as well. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that creates compelling, timely, and accurate content to connect with viewers across traditional and digital platforms.

What Our Planning Editors Enjoy Most

• Work closely with the newsroom managers and executive producers on covering big stories and planned events.
• Working with reporters, creating stories and planning future stories.

As a part of Spectrum News, you’re creative, highly technical, and ready to bring the character‑driven stories of those in your community to life in our newsroom. You value accuracy and want to leverage your curiosity and storytelling abilities to share inspiring news across multiple platforms. Each day is a fast‑paced and constantly evolving work environment with new stories to tell and perspectives to uncover. If you’re a nimble, passionate team player, you’ll find a home on our team.

Required Qualifications

What You’ll Bring to Spectrum News

• Experience: Experience in a television newsroom – 4+ years, previous experience as an Assignment Editor – 3+ years.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Communication or comparable television work experience preferred.
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to clearly communicate solutions; ability to relate well with populations.
• Abilities: Ability to develop sources, ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and work under time pressure deadline; may be required to lift up to 5 pounds.
• Travel Ability: Must be open to travel to discover the important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community.
• Schedule: Ability to work different shifts, be flexible with schedule changes and able to cover stand‑by responsibilities when assigned.
• Working Conditions: Works inside a climate‑controlled environment throughout the year. Works in an open newsroom setting with a semi‑noisy environment. Communicates in person, by phone and by email.

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Here, our employees don’t just have jobs—they’re building careers. That’s why we offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well‑being at every stage of life.

A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing – Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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