News Assignment Editor (Part-time)

WKRC is seeking an aggressive, energetic and creative part-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. Ideal candidates will be familiar with the Greater Cincinnati area. Some local news experience or college level journalism classes preferred. We will train the right candidate.Skills and Experience:Assign and track news crewsIdentify and develop daily contentWrite and post content to station website and social media sitesCompelling and accurate writingListen to scanners and react to breaking news, make beat checks, monitor web sites and social media, react to developing newsDevelop and maintain contacts and sources to enterprise story ideasListen for and respond to breaking newsAssisting in the efficient operations of the assignment desk

Requirements and Qualifications:Willingness and desire to learnCommitment to journalistic standards of ethics and accuracyAbility to communicate effectivelyBasic computer knowledge/word processing skillsGeneral knowledge and interest in local, national and world newsAbility to work well under pressure and meet deadlinesProficiency with Facebook, X and emerging social media platforms

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