News Assignment Editor

WGME CBS13; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

WGME/WPFO is seeking an aggressive, energetic and creative full-time News Assignment Editor. The role requires coordinating coverage, building contacts, and generating story ideas while reacting decisively to breaking news.

You will move crews strategically, write clearly for the website and social media, and maintain calm and effective communication under pressure. The ideal candidate has 1+ year on an assignment desk, strong ethics, solid communication, and familiarity with local, national,

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of assignment desk experience
• Commitment to journalistic ethics and accuracy
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Basic computer knowledge/word processing skills
• Interest in local, national and world news
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter)
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism preferred

Responsibilities

• Assign and track news crews and coverage
• Identify and develop daily content
• Write and post content to station website and social media
• Show compelling and accurate writing
• Monitor breaking news and react to developing stories
• Develop and maintain contacts to enterprise story ideas
• Respond quickly to breaking news scenarios
• Assist in efficient desk operations

Skills

Assign and track crews

Develop daily content

Write and post content

Effective communication under pressure

Monitor breaking news

Develop contacts and sources

Respond to breaking news

Assist assignment desk operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism

Tools

Facebook

Twitter

Job description

WGME/WPFO is seeking an aggressive, energetic and creative full-time News Assignment Editor! We are looking for an experienced assignment editor who know 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.

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

• Minimum of 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 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.

The base hourly compensation range for this role is $18.71 to $19.69. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates’ relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.

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. 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.