Hearst Communications, Inc.
KETV, the ABC affiliate in Omaha, NE is looking for a versatile person to join our nightside team as Assignment Editor/ Producer. We’re looking for a triple-threat utility player who is aggressive on the assignment desk in breaking news, can help publish content to our digital platforms, and has the editorial judgment and abilities to fill in as a producer. You will find distinctive enterprise stories, oversee crews, and help with day-to-day logistics and planning. As a newsroom leader your impact sets us apart. You will report to the News Director.
Responsibilities
Listen to multiple police scanners which cover more than a dozen agencies throughout our market—must have great "scanner ears"
Keep track of crews in the field and communicate with them
Gather and organize press releases, emails, phone calls and viewer tips. Decide which of the above will yield compelling content for newscasts
Assist news management with content gathering and planning
Furnish content and post it to all digital platforms—including sending push alerts, and publishing to Facebook, X, YouTube, and Instagram.
Fill in as a line producer as needed
Requirements
Experience listening to police scanners
Experience with digital platforms, especially social media. You will monitor multiple social media accounts to gather content and communicate with news makers
Experience with Pacer, Nexis, and looking up court cases preferred
Able to create and maintain professional working relationships with newsmakers
Must gather information from multiple sources simultaneously and quickly push it out to anchors, reporters, producers, and digital editors
Able to remain calm and level-headed during breaking news situations
Previous line producing experience preferred
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.
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
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. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Job Info
Job Identification 2025595
Job Category Content and News
Posting Date 01/05/2026, 10:27 PM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations 1001 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, 68108, US
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Responsibilities
Listen to multiple police scanners which cover more than a dozen agencies throughout our market—must have great "scanner ears"
Keep track of crews in the field and communicate with them
Gather and organize press releases, emails, phone calls and viewer tips. Decide which of the above will yield compelling content for newscasts
Assist news management with content gathering and planning
Furnish content and post it to all digital platforms—including sending push alerts, and publishing to Facebook, X, YouTube, and Instagram.
Fill in as a line producer as needed
Requirements
Experience listening to police scanners
Experience with digital platforms, especially social media. You will monitor multiple social media accounts to gather content and communicate with news makers
Experience with Pacer, Nexis, and looking up court cases preferred
Able to create and maintain professional working relationships with newsmakers
Must gather information from multiple sources simultaneously and quickly push it out to anchors, reporters, producers, and digital editors
Able to remain calm and level-headed during breaking news situations
Previous line producing experience preferred
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.
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
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. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Job Info
Job Identification 2025595
Job Category Content and News
Posting Date 01/05/2026, 10:27 PM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations 1001 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, 68108, US
#J-18808-Ljbffr