News Assignment Editor (Part-Time)

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

WKRC, part of Sinclair Broadcast Group, in Cincinnati, seeks a detail-oriented, energetic News Assignment Editor for a part-time role to handle live assignments and daily content development.

You will monitor scanners, react to breaking news, coordinate crews, and post content to the station website and social media, while maintaining accurate, engaging reporting and strong sources.

Qualifications

• Commitment to journalistic ethics and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively under pressure.
• Basic computer/word processing skills.
• General knowledge and interest in local, national and world news.

Responsibilities

• Assign and track news crews.
• Identify and develop daily content.
• Write and post content to station website and social media.
• Listen for and react to breaking news; monitor web and social media.
• Develop and maintain contacts and sources for enterprise story ideas.
• Assist in efficient desk operations.
• React to developing news with beat checks.

Skills

News assignment

Content development

Writing for web/social

Breaking news response

Beat checks

Source development

Desk operations

Attention to detail

Tools

Word processing

Job description

WKRC are seeking an detail oriented, aggressive, energetic, and creative part-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
• Assist 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

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.