Assignment Editor

Hearst

Responsibilities

• Monitor digital feeds for breaking news and story ideas across our market
• Lead digital content creation and distribution, writing, editing, and publishing compelling, accurate stories and social graphics for WPBF.com, our mobile app, and all social platforms (Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, YouTube, etc.).
• Send breaking news push alerts and live updates across digital platforms with accuracy and urgency.
• Produce and post short-form and vertical videos tailored for mobile and social audiences.
• Coordinate and communicate with field crews, producers, and digital editors to ensure seamless coverage across platforms.
• Manage story assignments and content flow to keep WPBF 25 first on every screen.
• Monitor trending topics, community conversations, and viewer tips to find the next great story.
• Uphold the highest editorial standards and ensure brand consistency across all content.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of social media engagement, push alert strategy, and mobile-first storytelling.
• Familiarity with newsroom content management systems, FTP, and basic video editing tools.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, including answering viewer phone calls, monitoring social feeds, coordinating crews, and publishing updates simultaneously.
• Calm and decisive under pressure, especially during breaking news.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Related military experience will be considered.
• In-person attendance is required