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Hearst

Assignment Editor

Hearst, Winter Park, Florida, United States, 32792

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Job Category Content and News

Job Description Assignment Editor – WESH 2, the NBC affiliate in Orlando, Florida has an opening for a driven individual who wants to win each day as an Assignment Editor. As part of the Assignment Desk – the newsroom’s nerve center – you’ll find distinctive enterprise stories while work closely with managers to oversee news coverage. You must have a take charge attitude for breaking news – coordinating crews and resources in real time while confirming information. You will report to the Managing Editor.

Responsibilities

Gather and organize press releases, emails, phone calls, and viewer tips. Identify which of the those will lead to compelling and engaging content for all digital platforms and newscasts

Verify facts and uphold Hearst Television’s strict journalist standards to support producers, digital producers, and reporters

Monitor emergency scanners, social media, as well as all broadcast and streaming feeds to quickly and accurately confirm information

Keep track of crews in the field and communicate with them during daily newsgathering and breaking news

Assist management with content gathering and planning, which includes overseeing daily operations and additional coverage for special events, as needed

Pitch and develop enterprise stories

Confirm, write, and post content to all digital platforms-including sending push alerts and posting to social media as needed

Requirements

Experience listening to emergency scanners

Experience with digital platforms, especially social media. You will monitor multiple social media accounts to gather content and communicate with news makers

Familiar with local newsgathering technology and terminology

Will maintain professional working relationships with newsmakers

Can gather information from multiple sources simultaneously and quickly push it out to anchors, reporters, producers, and digital producers

Be able to remain calm and level-headed during breaking news situations

Willing to work a variety of shifts including weekends and nights

Related military experience will be considered

Values in Action At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

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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