Breaking News & Digital Assignment Editor

Hearst Television, Inc.

Manchester (NH)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional benefits to meet family’s|s

Job summary

Hearst Television, Inc. in Manchester, NH is seeking an Assignment Editor to lead daily news coverage and shape compelling content for broadcasts. The role requires taking charge during breaking news, organizing sources, and coordinating with anchors, reporters, and digital editors.

You will monitor police scanners, manage tips, and oversee enterprise stories while reporting to the News Director. Weekend and night shifts are common, with opportunities to influence coverage both on-air and online.

Qualifications

Experience listening to police scanners.
Experience with digital platforms, social media monitoring.
Working knowledge of FTP or willingness to learn FTP video transfers.
Familiar with local newsgathering technology and terminology.
Maintain professional relationships with newsmakers.
Able to gather information quickly and push to teams.

Responsibilities

Listen to police scanners across multiple agencies.
Gather and organize press releases, emails, calls and tips; decide compelling content for newscasts.
Assist news management with content gathering and planning.
Assist producers, digital editors and reporters with story gathering.
Track crews in the field and communicate with them.
Post content to digital platforms and send push alerts, posts.