News Assignment Editor

LOCAL 12, WKRC-TV; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

WKRC-TV in Cincinnati is seeking a detail-oriented, aggressive, energetic and creative full-time News Assignment Editor to join our newsroom. You will assign and track news crews, develop daily content, and post to our station website and social media.

You should write clearly and accurately, monitor scanners and breaking news, build sources for enterprise stories, and support the assignment desk operations.

Qualifications

• Commitment to journalistic standards of ethics and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Basic computer knowledge/word processing skills.
• General knowledge and interest in local, national and world news.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Facebook, Twitter and emerging social media platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree with a major in journalism is also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assign and track news crews.
• Identify and develop daily content.
• Write and post content to station website and social media sites.
• Compelling and accurate writing.
• Listen to scanners and react to breaking news, make beat checks, monitor web sites and social media, react to developing news.
• Develop and maintain contacts and sources to enterprise story ideas.
• Listen for and respond to breaking news.
• Assisting in the efficient operations of the assignment desk.

Skills

Assign and track news crews

Identify and develop daily content

Write and post content to station site

Compelling and accurate writing

Listen to scanners and react to break-

Develop and maintain contacts and sou

Listen for and respond to breaking

Assist in assignment desk operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism

Job description

WKRC are seeking an detail oriented, aggressive, energetic, and creative full-time News Assignment Editor!

Skills And Experience

• Assign and track news crews
• Identify and develop daily content
• Write and post content to station website and social media sites
• Compelling and accurate writing
• Listen to scanners and react to breaking news, make beat checks, monitor web sites and social media, react to developing news
• Develop and maintain contacts and sources to enterprise story ideas
• Listen for and respond to breaking news
• Assisting in the efficient operations of the assignment desk

Requirements And Qualifications

• Commitment to journalistic standards of ethics and accuracy
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Basic computer knowledge/word processing skills
• General knowledge and interest in local, national and world news
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with Facebook, Twitter and emerging social media platforms
• Bachelor’s degree with a major in journalism is also 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.

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. Great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed.