Assignment Manager

Hearst•Rogers, AR

9h•Onsite

About The Position

40/29, the ABC affiliate in Rogers, Arkansas, is seeking an Assignment Manager to lead the assignment desk and coordinate a continuous flow of information across all platforms. The role calls for aggressive coverage of breaking news and severe weather, direction for news staff in developing and implementing story ideas, and editorial control. The Assignment Manager develops, maintains, and uses outside contacts as sources, and takes a proactive approach to current issues in the market. The position reports to the News Director. In-person attendance is required.

Requirements

Experience listening to police scanners.
Ability to multitask while communicating with crews, producers, and news managers.
Familiarity with newsgathering technology and terminology.
Experience with digital platforms, especially social media, including monitoring multiple accounts to gather content and communicate with newsmakers.
Advanced knowledge of digital platforms, especially social media.
Highly organized and able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to foster and maintain professional working relationships with newsmakers.
Ability to gather information from multiple sources and quickly distribute it to news staff.
Sense of urgency and ability to thrive in a high-pressure breaking news and weather environment.
Ability to remain calm and level-headed during breaking news situations.
Excellent communication skills.
Willingness to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and nights.

Nice To Haves

Related military experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Listen to police scanners covering agencies throughout the market.
Respond aggressively to breaking news and severe weather.
Develop stories and update them by maintaining contact with sources, including police and government agencies.
Organize a day planner using press releases, emails, phone calls, viewer tips, and staff story ideas; take initiative in selecting stories likely to yield compelling content.
Plan coverage of major events, including scheduling staff.
Assist producers, digital editors, reporters, and photographers with gathering information and content.
Track crews in the field and maintain communication with them.
Write news stories for newscasts and the website, post to social media platforms, and send push alerts.
Perform administrative duties, including performance reviews, training, and providing critical feedback.