News Assignment Editor

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group's WKRC in Cincinnati seeks a detail-oriented News Assignment Editor to oversee daily coverage, assign crews, and report breaking news with accuracy. You will collaborate with producers, editors, photographers, and the digital team to ensure compelling local content.

The role emphasizes strong writing, newsroom judgment, and the ability to work under tight deadlines while guiding coverage across on-air and digital platforms.

Qualifications

• Commitment to journalistic ethics and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Basic computer knowledge/word processing skills.
• General knowledge of local, national and world news.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Facebook, Twitter and social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assign and track news crews and develop daily content.
• Write and post content to the station website and social media.
• Monitor scanners, react to breaking news, and perform beat checks.
• Develop and maintain contacts and sources for enterprise stories.
• Assist 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 breaki

Develop and maintain contacts and SOUR

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Assisting in efficient operations of a

Education

Bachelor’s degree with a major in journalism is also preferred

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.