Assignment Editor – Aberdeen

An Assignment Editor in Aberdeen coordinates global news coverage, manages correspondents, and develops stories with a focus on international affairs. The role requires strong editorial judgment, excellent communication skills, and experience in TV news production and planning. Candidates should have at least three years of network news experience and a good understanding of operational techniques in digital and television journalism. The position involves dispatching crews, handling logistics, and working under pressure in a fast-paced environment. It demands organisational skills, flexibility to work weekends and evenings, and an interest in political and social issues relevant to China, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East. This is a full-time, renewable position based outside of Beijing, focusing on global news development.