News Assignment Editor

BroadBean; Island (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair, Inc. is seeking an aggressive News Assignment Editor to lead daily coverage, coordinate crews, and develop enterprise stories. You’ll write for multiple newscasts, manage assignments, and post content to our website and social channels.

The role requires adjusting quickly under pressure, building trusted contacts, and maintaining newsroom standards. A journalism degree is preferred, with at least one year on an assignment desk.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year on assignment desk.
• Commitment to journalistic ethics and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with basic computer tools and newsroom software.
• Solid understanding of local, national, and world news.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Facebook, Twitter, and social media trends.

Responsibilities

• Assign and track news crews.
• Identify and develop daily content ideas.
• Write and post content to station website and social media.
• Produce compelling and accurate writing for newscasts.
• Monitor scanners, react to breaking news and beat checks.
• Develop and maintain contacts and sources for enterprise stories.
• Support efficient operations of the assignment desk.

Skills

Assignment desk experience

Journalistic ethics

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of local/national/world news

Under pressure / deadline driven

Social media proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Job description

Job Description

WJAR, Southern New England's News Leader, is seeking an aggressive, energetic, and creative full-time News Assignment Editor! We are looking for an experienced assignment editor who knows how to make contacts, generate story ideas, and react decisively to breaking news. Candidates must have strong logistical skills and the ability to move crews strategically. We need someone with strong communication skills who can coordinate coverage and problem solve unforeseen obstacles. This person must be able to perform calmly and communicate effectively under pressure.

This person will manage all aspects of daily news coverage and write for various newscasts, including but not limited to:

• 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

Required skills and qualifications include, but are not limited to:

• Minimum of one (1) year of assignment desk experience
• 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
• A Bachelor's degree with a major in journalism is also preferred.
• This position is full-time and will require working nights and weekends.

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.

About Us

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.

About the Team

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. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.