News Assignment Editor (Part-Time)

Simclair Inc; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

WKRC is seeking a detail-oriented, aggressive, energetic, and creative part-time News Assignment Editor to join the Cincinnati newsroom. You will assign and track news crews, develop daily content, write and post to our site and social channels, and respond rapidly to breaking news while upholding journalistic ethics.

This role requires strong writing, the ability to work under pressure, and proficient use of Facebook, Twitter and emerging social media platforms.

Qualifications

• Commitment to journalistic ethics and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively under pressure.
• Basic computer/word processing skills.
• Interest in local, national and world news.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work with social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assign and track news crews.
• Identify and develop daily content.
• Write and post content to station website and social media.
• Listen to scanners and react to breaking news; monitor sources.
• Develop contacts and sources for enterprise story ideas.
• Assist in efficient operations of the assignment desk.

Skills

Assign & track crews

Content development

Social media publishing

Strong writing

Breaking news responsiveness

Develop sources

Beat checks

Desk operations

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.