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Assignment Editor
Hearst Television
Manchester, NH, United States
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WMUR-TV has an opening for an assignment editor. The ideal candidate will be able to develop enterprise stories that our relevant to our viewers. The successful candidate will also have a take charge attitude when it comes to breaking news. This person will also be required to write and post stories to our digital platforms, including social media.
Job Responsibilities:
• Gather and organize press releases, emails, phone calls and viewer tips. Take initiative and decide which of the above will yield compelling content for newscasts.
• Assist news management with content gathering and planning.
• Assist producers, digital editors and reporters with story gathering.
• Keep track of crews in the field and maintain communication with them.
• Furnish content and post it to all digital platforms—including but not limited to sending push alerts, Twitter and Facebook posts.
Experience Requirements:
• Must have advanced knowledge of digital platforms. Successful candidate will be required to monitor multiple social media accounts in order to gather content and communicate with newsmakers.
Familiar with local newsgathering technology and terminology.
Must have strong writing skills.
Qualifications Requirements:
• Must be highly organized.
Must have the ability to work multiple projects simultaneously.
Must be able to foster and maintain professional working relationships with newsmakers.
Must have the ability to gather information from multiple sources simultaneously and quickly send to anchors, reporters, producers and digital editors.
Must have a sense of urgency and ability to thrive in a high pressure breaking news and weather environment.
Must be able to remain calm and level-headed during breaking news situations.
Must have excellent communication skills.
Must be willing to work a variety of shifts including weekends, nights, overnights and holidays.
Education:
• College degree in broadcast journalism, broadcast news, or related field
• Military training and experience in related field will be considered