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Assignment Editor
Hearst Television
Cincinnati, OH, United States
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WLWT Hearst Television’s NBC affiliate in Cincinnati, OH is looking for a digital desk editor. In addition to traditional assignment desk duties of listening to scanners and routing crews, our content hub editors will be responsible for digging into social media for stories, tips, breaking news and viewer engagement. With police moving away from public scanners and other forms of public communication, it becomes more imperative for our content hub editors to be intensely in tune with all social media for tips, pictures, breaking news and official communication. Content hub editors will be relied on to post early information, especially on breaking news stories and understand the editorial keys and technical aspects of the digital world.
Job Responsibilities:
• Monitor station, competition and officials’ social media accounts for news
• Monitor all sources for breaking news and developing stories, including police radios, scanners, first responder social media accounts, viewer accounts, official digital platforms
• Monitor mentions and direct messages on station social media accounts, watching for tips, updates and requests/complaints
• Coordinate coverage with managers, field crews, producers and on all digital platforms.
• Post breaking news on digital platforms (web, app, social media) as it happens and update stories as they develop using a CMS and social media management tools
• Send push alerts for events and news with high interest or large viewer impact
• Retweet station personnel (reporters, photogs, meteorologists) as stories/weather develops
• Clip video from shows and publish it to digital platforms, including packages, interviews
• Must be able to set news coverage priorities, quickly gather information on stories, develop sources and generate story ideas
• Other duties as assigned by Digital Media Manager/News Director and/or other supervisors
Experience Requirements:
• ENPS knowledge
• Prior television experience, posting of stories and video to website is a major plus
• Possess video editing skills
Education:
• College Degree in broadcasting or related field
• Related military training and experience will be considered