Assignment Editor / Producer

KETV, the ABC affiliate in Omaha, NE is looking for a versatile person to join our nightside team as Assignment Editor / Producer. Were 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 marketmust 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 platformsincluding sending push alerts, and publishing to Facebook, X, YouTube, and Instagram.
• Fill in as a line producer as needed

Requirements

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities.Thats 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.

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.

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