News Assignment Editor

Sinclair Broadcast Group • Austin, TX

18h • Onsite

About The Position

KEYE Austin/Telemundo is seeking a detail oriented, aggressive, energetic, and creative full-time News Assignment Editor!

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-2 years of assignment desk experience preferred
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Compelling and accurate writing

Responsibilities

• Assign and track news crews
• Identify and develop daily content
• Write and post content to station website and social media sites
• Monitor social media 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

Benefits

• great benefits
• open-door policy
• upward mobility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level