Assignment Desk Lead: Breaking News & Weather

AAJA25; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hearst Television in Rogers, Arkansas is seeking an Assignment Manager to lead the assignment desk and coordinate a steady flow of information to all platforms. You will drive aggressive coverage of breaking news and severe weather, directing staff in story ideas and editorial decisions.

You will build and utilize outside sources, maintain fast, accurate reporting across social media, and report to the News Director. In-person work is required, with varied shifts including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Listen to police scanners which cover dozens of agencies throughout the market.
• Respond aggressively to breaking news and severe weather.
• Develop stories and update them by maintaining contact with sources, including police and government agencies.
• Organizer day planner with information from press releases, emails, phone calls, viewer tips and staff story ideas. Take initiative and decide which stories would yield compelling content.
• Plan coverage of major events including scheduling of staff.
• Assist producers, digital editors, reporters and photographers with gathering of information and content.
• Keep track of crews in the field and maintain communication with them.
• Write news stories for newscasts and website, post to social media platforms and send push alerts.
• Must perform administrative duties including performance reviews, training and providing critical feedback.
• In-person attendance is required.

Job description

Hearst Television in Rogers, Arkansas is seeking an Assignment Manager to lead the assignment desk and coordinate a steady flow of information to all platforms. You will drive aggressive coverage of breaking news and severe weather, directing staff in story ideas and editorial decisions.

You will build and utilize outside sources, maintain fast, accurate reporting across social media, and report to the News Director. In-person work is required, with varied shifts including nights and weekends.