Sinclair Broadcast Group is hiring: Weekend Assignment Editor (Part-Time) in Ysl

KFOX14/CBS4 is seeking an detail oriented, aggressive, energetic, and creative part-time Weekend 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 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 Bachelor’s degree with a major in journalism is also preferred 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.