News Assignment Desk Editor

Simclair Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair's CBS Austin (KEYE) newsroom is seeking an experienced assignment editor to help drive daily coverage and source development in a fast-moving environment.

You will coordinate crews for breaking news, verify information, write timely content, and maintain strong contacts. The role requires sharp news judgment, calm under pressure, and a commitment to ethical journalism.

Qualifications

• Experience in an assignment editor role or another relevant newsroom position preferred.
• Strong commitment to journalistic ethics, accuracy and fairness.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong news judgment and an interest in local, state, national and world news.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with social media platforms and digital newsgathering.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assign and track news crews throughout the day.
• Identify, develop and help advance compelling daily and enterprise content.
• Coordinate crews strategically during breaking news and major events.
• Monitor social media, incoming calls, emails and other sources for developing news.
• Write and post timely, accurate content to the station website and social media platforms.
• Develop and maintain contacts and sources that can lead to exclusive and enterprise stories.
• Listen for, verify and respond quickly to breaking news.
• Communicate clearly with reporters, photographers, producers and newsroom leadership.
• Anticipate logistical challenges and help solve problems quickly in the field and newsroom.

Skills

Strong communication

Creative problem-solving

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent organizational skills

News judgment

Ethics and fairness

Social media proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or a related field

Job description

CBS Austin (KEYE) is looking for an experienced, plugged-in journalist who thrives at the center of a fast-moving newsroom. From state politics and rapid growth to the Texas Longhorns, technology, severe weather and the issues affecting Central Texas communities, Austin offers no shortage of impactful stories.

We’re looking for someone who knows how to build sources, generate strong story ideas and react decisively when news breaks. This position plays a critical role in shaping our daily coverage, coordinating crews and making smart logistical decisions to put our journalists where the story is happening.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and creative problem-solver who can manage multiple priorities, anticipate coverage needs and remain calm under pressure. You should be curious, competitive and constantly looking beyond the obvious story to find what matters most to our audience.

Skills and Experience:

• Assign and track news crews throughout the day
• Identify, develop and help advance compelling daily and enterprise content
• Coordinate crews strategically during breaking news and major events
• Monitor social media, incoming calls, emails and other sources for developing news
• Write and post timely, accurate content to the station website and social media platforms
• Develop and maintain contacts and sources that can lead to exclusive and enterprise stories
• Listen for, verify and respond quickly to breaking news
• Communicate clearly with reporters, photographers, producers and newsroom leadership
• Anticipate logistical challenges and help solve problems quickly in the field and newsroom

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Experience in an assignment editor role or another relevant newsroom position preferred
• Strong commitment to journalistic ethics, accuracy and fairness
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong news judgment and an interest in local, state, national and world news
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with social media platforms and digital newsgathering
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or a related field preferred

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.