Sinclair Broadcast Group
News Assignment Editor
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States, 29588
Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.WPDE ABC 15 is 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
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
Bachelor’s degree with a major in journalism is 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.
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
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
Bachelor’s degree with a major in journalism is 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.