News Assignment Editor

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.•West Palm Beach, FL

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About The Position

WPEC is seeking an aggressive, energetic and creative full-time News Assignment Editor! We are looking for an experienced assignment editor who know 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 West Palm-Ft. Pierce DMA.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years 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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree with a major in journalism is also 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 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
Plan and maintain a pipeline of future content ideas and stories
Make strategic, impactful decisions about stories and resources
Maintain timely, effective communication across the newsroom
Actively solicit feedback internally and externally to improve desk workflows
Flexibility to work across multiple platforms and on any shift