Dynamic News Assignment Editor & Digital Content Producer

Simclair Inc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair in Portland, OR is seeking a full-time News Assignment Editor/Digital Content Producer to identify breaking stories and coordinate coverage across broadcast, web, streaming and social platforms.

The ideal candidate will have sharp news judgment, strong writing, and the ability to work under deadline pressure. You will build sources, verify information, and publish timely content while upholding AP style and newsroom standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of assignment-desk or digital newsroom experience.
• Strong writing, editing, news judgment, organization, and communication skills.
• Experience publishing content for websites and social media.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform under pressure.
• Knowledge of AP Style and commitment to accuracy and ethics.
• Experience with newsroom and content-management systems preferred.
• Familiarity with Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor agency and government websites, social media, alert systems, public records, news partners, and trusted sources for breaking and developing news
• Develop contacts, beat checks, and identify local story ideas and follow-ups
• Gather, verify, and organize information, video, photos, documents, and other assets for newsroom coverage
• Coordinate crews and resources as coverage develops
• Write, edit, publish, and update clear, compelling content for KATU.com and station social-media platforms
• Create strong headlines, social copy, and audience-focused digital coverage
• Communicate developing information and coverage plans with reporters, producers, photographers, and digital staff
• Ensure all content meets AP Style and journalistic, legal, and ethical standards

Skills

News writing

Editing

AP style

CMS experience

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Tools

Newsroom CMS

Job description

Sinclair in Portland, OR is seeking a full-time News Assignment Editor/Digital Content Producer to identify breaking stories and coordinate coverage across broadcast, web, streaming and social platforms.

The ideal candidate will have sharp news judgment, strong writing, and the ability to work under deadline pressure. You will build sources, verify information, and publish timely content while upholding AP style and newsroom standards.