Assignment Editor: Fast-Paced Newsroom Strategist

Hearst; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Emotional Wellness Support

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Job summary

Hearst Television's WCVB-TV in Boston seeks a sharp Assignment Editor with strong news judgment to coordinate coverage across platforms. You will verify information quickly, plan ahead, and lead field coordination while keeping the newsroom focused on distinctive, community-focused journalism.

Responsibilities include leading the morning editorial meeting, quick editorial decisions, and publishing breaking news across website and mobile platforms. This role reports to the Managing Editor.

Qualifications

• Experience with digital publishing, mobile alerts, social media and audience engagement.
• Ability to verify information quickly and coordinate coverage in the field.
• Comfort learning new tools and workflows, including AI.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily coverage with field and digital crews, producers, and news management.
• Lead the newsroom’s morning editorial meeting.
• Make quick, sound editorial decisions about stories for broadcast and digital.
• Track field crews and communicate logistical needs for strong coverage.
• Build and maintain relationships with first responders, officials, and newsmakers.
• Share verified updates with anchors, reporters, editors and leadership.
• Publish breaking-news content across station platforms and apps.
• Monitor social platforms for credible tips and public response.

Skills

News judgment

Communication

Editorial decision making

Organization

Time management

Shift flexibility

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Interpersonal relations

Audience engagement

Tools

AI workflows

Newsroom tech

Digital publishing platforms

Mobile alerts

Job description

Hearst Television's WCVB-TV in Boston seeks a sharp Assignment Editor with strong news judgment to coordinate coverage across platforms. You will verify information quickly, plan ahead, and lead field coordination while keeping the newsroom focused on distinctive, community-focused journalism.

Responsibilities include leading the morning editorial meeting, quick editorial decisions, and publishing breaking news across website and mobile platforms. This role reports to the Managing Editor.