WMTW · 2 days ago
Assignment Editor
Westbrook, ME
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelWMTW-TV, the ABC affiliate in Portland, Maine, is seeking an Assignment Editor to capture and convey community stories to viewers. The role involves overseeing news coverage, gathering compelling content, and leading newsroom operations during breaking news situations.
Information ServicesMedia and EntertainmentNews
Responsibilities
Listen to multiple police scanners which cover more than a dozen agencies throughout our market—must have great "scanner ears"
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
Assist producers, digital editors and reporters with story gathering
Keep track of crews in the field and communicate with them
Furnish content and post it to all digital platforms—including sending push alerts, Twitter and Facebook post
Qualification
Required
Experience listening to police scanners
Experience with digital platforms, especially social media. You will monitor multiple social media accounts to gather content and communicate with news makers
Either have a working knowledge of FTP or will learn how to FTP video to other stations
Familiar with local newsgathering technology and terminology
Will maintain professional working relationships with newsmakers
Can gather information from multiple sources simultaneously and quickly push it out to anchors, reporters, producers, and digital editors
Be able to remain calm and level-headed during breaking news situations
Willing to work a variety of shifts including weekends and nights
Related military experience will be considered
In-person attendance is required
Benefits
Medical | Dental | Vision
401(k) matching
Emotional Wellness Support
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
LGBTQ+ Health Services
Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs
Company
WMTW
WMTW is a digital multi-media company providing content to Channel 8 WMTW, Maine’s CW, WMTW.com, MeTV Portland, Heroes & Icons, MY Net, Story Television, Laff, ion Mystery, Very Local, Our Maine specials and mobile apps.
Founded in 1954
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase