Assignment Editor — Lead Multi-Platform News Coverage

Hearst Television, Inc.; Needham (MA); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional benefits to meet your and你的

Descripción de la vacante

Hearst Television, Inc. is seeking an Assignment Editor for WCVB-TV in Boston to spearhead fast-moving coverage across broadcast and digital platforms.

The role requires sharp news judgment, relentless curiosity, and calm handling of breaking news while coordinating multiple field teams and news management to deliver distinctive journalism for a diverse audience. The Assignment Editor reports to the Managing Editor and will guide editorial decisions, field coordination, and timely updates,

Formación

• Strong news judgment and ability to prioritize multiple stories in a fast-moving environment.
• Experience with digital publishing, mobile alerts, social media and audience engagement.
• A commitment to accuracy and responsible use of content, especially during breaking news.
• Knowledge of local newsgathering technology, newsroom terminology, and field logistics, with comfort learning new tools and workflows, including AI.

Responsabilidades

• 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 which stories to pursue for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Track crews in the field, communicate changing details, and help position reporters and photographers for strong coverage.
• Build and maintain relationships with first responders, public officials, community leaders, and other newsmakers.
• Share verified updates quickly and clearly with anchors, reporters, producers, digital editors, and newsroom leadership.
• Publish breaking-news content across station platforms, including website updates and mobile push alerts.
• Monitor social platforms for credible news tips, eyewitness content, and public response.

Conocimientos

News judgment

Digital publishing

Audience engagement

Communication skills

Deadline management

AI tools familiarity

Newsroom logistics

Descripción del empleo

Hearst Television, Inc. is seeking an Assignment Editor for WCVB-TV in Boston to spearhead fast-moving coverage across broadcast and digital platforms.

The role requires sharp news judgment, relentless curiosity, and calm handling of breaking news while coordinating multiple field teams and news management to deliver distinctive journalism for a diverse audience. The Assignment Editor reports to the Managing Editor and will guide editorial decisions, field coordination, and timely updates,