Job Details
WBFF/WNUV 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
* 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:*
* Minimum of 1 year of assignment desk experience
* 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
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!