Assignment Editor/Producer at Hearst

Omaha, Nebraska, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Assignment Desk, Breaking News, Digital Platforms, Editorial Judgment, Content Gathering, Social Media, Press Releases, Communication, Line Producing, Scanner Listening, Calm Under Pressure, Professional Relationships, Logistics Planning, Content Publishing, Viewer Tips, Court Case Research

Industry

Media Production

Description

KETV, the ABC affiliate in Omaha, NE is looking for a versatile person to join our nightside team as Assignment Editor/ Producer. We’re looking for a triple-threat utility player who is aggressive on the assignment desk in breaking news, can help publish content to our digital platforms, and has the editorial judgment and abilities to fill in as a producer. You will find distinctive enterprise stories, oversee crews, and help with day-to-day logistics and planning. As a newsroom leader your impact sets us apart. You will report to the News Director. Responsibilities Listen to multiple police scanners which cover more than a dozen agencies throughout our market—must have great "scanner ears" Keep track of crews in the field and communicate with them Gather and organize press releases, emails, phone calls and viewer tips. Decide which of the above will yield compelling content for newscasts Assist news management with content gathering and planning Furnish content and post it to all digital platforms—including sending push alerts, and publishing to Facebook, X, YouTube, and Instagram. Fill in as a line producer as needed Requirements Experience listening to police scanners Experience with digital platforms, especially social media. You will monitor multiple social media accounts to gather content and communicate with news makers Experience with Pacer, Nexis, and looking up court cases preferred Able to create and maintain professional working relationships with newsmakers Must gather information from multiple sources simultaneously and quickly push it out to anchors, reporters, producers, and digital editors Able to remain calm and level-headed during breaking news situations Previous line producing experience preferred Willing to work a variety of shifts including weekends and nights Related military experience will be considered Values in Action At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve. Benefits Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits. Medical | Dental | Vision 401(k) matching Emotional Wellness Support Paid Time Off Paid Parental Leave LGBTQ+ Health Services Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

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Responsibilities

The Assignment Editor/Producer will oversee crews, gather and organize content, and publish it to digital platforms. They will also assist with day-to-day logistics and planning while filling in as a producer when needed.