Job Listing
Assignment Editor
Company:
Hearst Television
Industry:
Corporate/Business, Entertainment, Marketing Communications
Job title:
Assignment Editor
Job level:
Entry
Job description:
KETV, the ABC affiliate in Omaha has an opening for someone who wants to win each day in the role of Evening Assignment Editor. The right candidate will take charge in breaking news and help assign field crews to their duties each night. Being the heartbeat of the newsroom, you will enjoy digging up enterprise news stories and working sources in the community to ensure Omaha’s News Leader is in front of the top stories no matter the hour of the day. We are looking for someone who operates as a reporter and a leader in this role. You will report to the News Director.
Responsibilities
Listen to multiple police, fire scanners and dispatch crews to breaking news—must have great “scanner ears”
Gather and organize press releases, emails, phone calls and viewer tips. Decide which will yield compelling content for newscasts
Monitor multiple social media accounts to gather content and communicate with news makers; Set up interviews, confirm important stories
Assist news management with content gathering and planning
Assist producers, digital editors and reporters with story gathering
Keep track of crews in the field, assign gear, cars, and communicate with them
Furnish content and post it to all digital platforms
Requirements
Experience listening to police scanners
Can gather information from multiple sources simultaneously and quickly push it out to anchors, reporters, producers, and digital editors
Experience with digital platforms, especially social media.
Familiar with local newsgathering technology such as TVU, Satellite and microwave trucks
Maintain professional working relationships with newsmakers
Be able to remain calm and level-headed during breaking news situations
Understanding of courts, legislative system a plus
Willing to work a variety of shifts including weekends and nights
Related military experience will be considered
In-person attendance is required
Diversity Statement
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.
Benefits
Hearst’s benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
Medical | Dental | Vision
401(k) matching
Emotional Wellness Support
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
LGBTQ+ Health Services
Additional benefits to meet your and your family’s needs
About Us
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry’s premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
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Posted on:
October 1, 2024