Assignment Editor

Job DescriptionAssignment EditorWMTW-TV, the ABC affiliate in Portland, Maine has an opening for someone who wants to win each day in the role of Assignment Editor. 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 multiple police scanners which cover more than a dozen agencies throughout our market—must have great "scanner ears"Gather and organize press 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 situationsWilling to work a variety of shifts including weekends and nightsRelated military experience will be consideredIn-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 your and your family's needsAbout UsHearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 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.