News Assignment Editor - Sinclair Broadcast Group : Job Details

WPDE 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 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 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 Bachelors degree with a major in journalism is also preferred EEO AND INCLUSIVITY: Sinclair is proud to be an...News, Editor, Social Media, Business Services