News Assignment Editor

Company: Sinclair Broadcast Group
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: April 26, 2024

Job Description:

WBFF/WNUV 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 deskRequirements 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 preferredSinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!

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