Hearst
Assignment Manager
Rogers, AR, United States +1 · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Location
- Rogers, AR, United States
Rogers
About the job
Leads the assignment desk, coordinating news coverage and information across platforms, with a focus on breaking news and severe weather.
What you'll do
- Directs the assignment desk, develops story ideas, and exercises editorial control.
- Coordinates crews and coverage, gathers information from sources, and assists newsroom staff.
- Writes and publishes news content for broadcasts, the website, social media, and push alerts; performs staff training and reviews.
What they ask for
- Experience listening to police scanners.
- Ability to multitask while communicating with crews, producers, and news managers.
- Familiarity with newsgathering technology and terminology; advanced knowledge of digital platforms, especially social media.
- Strong organization, communication, source-gathering, and relationship-building skills; ability to work effectively under breaking-news pressure.
Nice to have
- Related military experience will be considered.
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