Assignment Manager

Job DescriptionKSBW-TV, the NBC affiliate in Salinas / Monterey, CA has an opening for someone who wants to win each day in the role of Assignment Manager. You can capture the essence of what's happening in the community and help to bring it home to our viewers. You will have a take charge attitude for breaking news. You find distinctive enterprise stories and oversee news coverage. As a newsroom leader your impact sets us apart. You will report to the News Director.ResponsibilitiesListen to police scanners which cover more than a dozen agencies throughout our market-must have great "scanner ears"Gather and organize news releases, emails, phone calls and viewer tips. Decide which of the above will yield compelling content for newscastsAssist news management with content gathering and planningAssist producers, digital editors and reporters with story gatheringKeep track of crews in the field and communicate with themFurnish content and post it to all digital platforms-including sending push alerts, Twitter and Facebook postRequirementsExperience listening to police scannersExperience with digital platforms, especially social media. You will monitor multiple social media accounts to gather content and communicate with news makersEither have a working knowledge of FTP or will learn how to FTP video to other stationsFamiliar with local newsgathering technology and terminologyWill maintain professional working relationships with newsmakersCan gather information from multiple sources simultaneously and quickly push it out to anchors, reporters, producers, and digital editorsBe able to remain calm and level-headed during breaking news situationsWill run morning assignment meetingWilling to work a variety of shifts including weekends and nightsWill need to occasionally fill-in as a producerRelated military experience will be consideredBilingual a PlusIn-person attendance is requiredValues in ActionAt 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.BenefitsHearst'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 | Vision401(k) matchingEmotional Wellness SupportPaid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveLGBTQ+ Health ServicesAdditional benefits to meet you and your family's needsThe estimated base salary range for this role is between $68,000 and $73,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.About UsHearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching nearly 25 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.