Assignment Desk Lead - Breaking News & Severe Weather

AAJA26; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hearst Television in Rogers, Arkansas seeks an Assignment Manager to lead the assignment desk and coordinate a continuous flow of information to all platforms. You will be aggressive in breaking news and severe weather coverage, directing staff in story ideas and exercising editorial control.

You will develop sources, take a proactive approach to issues, and report to the News Director. In-person attendance is required, with shifts including weekends and nights.

Qualifications

• Experience listening to police scanners.
• Ability to multi-task while communicating with crews, producers and news managers.
• Familiar with digital platforms and social media.
• Advanced knowledge of digital platforms, especially social media.
• Must be highly organized and able to manage multiple projects.
• Must foster and maintain professional relationships with newsmakers.
• Willing to work weekends and nights.
• In-person attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Listen to police scanners covering dozens of agencies.
• Respond aggressively to breaking news and severe weather.
• Develop stories and update them by maintaining contact with sources.
• Plan coverage of major events including scheduling of staff.
• Assist producers, digital editors, reporters and photographers with gathering information.
• Keep track of crews in the field and maintain communication with them.
• Write news stories for newscasts and website, post to social media and send push alerts.
• Perform administrative duties including performance reviews, training, and feedback.
• In-person attendance is required.

Skills

Police scanners

Multitasking

Social media

News gathering

Communication skills

Tools

Social media monitoring tools

Newsroom technology

Job description

Hearst Television in Rogers, Arkansas seeks an Assignment Manager to lead the assignment desk and coordinate a continuous flow of information to all platforms. You will be aggressive in breaking news and severe weather coverage, directing staff in story ideas and exercising editorial control.

You will develop sources, take a proactive approach to issues, and report to the News Director. In-person attendance is required, with shifts including weekends and nights.