Assignment Editor

Sinclair Broadcast Group • Eugene, OR

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About The Position

KVAL/KMTR is looking for a detail-oriented, aggressive, energetic and creative
full-time Assignment Editor with experience in a professional newsroom.

Requirements

• Experience working in a professional newsroom
• 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 YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and emerging social media platforms

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in journalism is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assign and track news crews
• Identify and develop daily content
• Write and post content to station website and social media sites
• Compelling and accurate AP-style 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees