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TEGNA Inc. is a leading local media company delivering trusted news and services across multiple platforms. WTIC FOX 61 in Hartford is seeking an Assignment Editor who has strong editorial judgment, thrives under breaking news pressure, and is committed to impactful journalism.

Skills

  • Strong editorial judgment and decision-making under pressure
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with newsroom systems and digital news monitoring tools
  • Solid understanding of digital and broadcast workflows
  • Organizational skills to manage competing priorities
  • Ability to coach and guide team members

Responsibilities

  • React quickly to breaking news and communicate plans to staff
  • Assist with story planning and identifying coverage opportunities
  • Provide editorial guidance and manage logistics for daily newsroom content
  • Use social media platforms to identify news stories
  • Search and distribute criminal and civil document data to producers
  • Produce unique, local, and engaging content
  • Perform digital producing during major breaking news events
  • Support newsroom operations and coverage planning
  • Collaborate with MSJs, producers, photographers, and digital teams

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field or equivalent experience

Benefits

  • Medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Dental and eye care coverage
  • Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance
  • Disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) program with company match and immediate vesting
  • Nine free virtual doctor appointments annually
  • 12 free therapy sessions annually
  • Paid time off and nine paid holidays per year
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Tegna Inc. is an American publicly traded broadcast, digital media and marketing services company headquartered in Tysons, Virginia. It was created on June 29, 2015, when the Gannett Company split into two publicly traded companies.

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