News Assignment Editor
Oregon Assocation of Broadcasters - Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204Work at Oregon Assocation of Broadcasters
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Position/Title:News Assignment EditorDetails:KATU/KUNP is seeking an aggressive, energetic and creative full-time News Assignment Editor to help plan and oversee our weekend newscasts. We are looking for an experienced assignment editor who knows 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 Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA areas.Requirements
KATU/KUNP is seeking a detail-oriented, aggressive, energetic, and creative full-time News Assignment Editor!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 newsAssist in the efficient operations of the assignment deskRequirements and Qualifications
Minimum of 1 year of assignment desk experience or strong journalism training in another news job (reporter, producer, photographer, for example)Commitment 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, Twitter and emerging social media platformsBachelor’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!Contact
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