News Assignment Editor

Sinclair Broadcast Group - Baltimore, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Baltimore, MD

101-250 employees

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

WBFF/WNUV is seeking a detail-oriented, aggressive, energetic, and creative full-time News Assignment Editor. In this role, you will be responsible for assigning and tracking news crews, identifying and developing daily content, and writing and posting content to the station's website and social media platforms. You will need to demonstrate compelling and accurate writing skills while listening to scanners and reacting to breaking news. This includes making beat checks, monitoring websites and social media, and responding to developing news stories. Additionally, you will be tasked with developing and maintaining contacts and sources to enterprise story ideas, ensuring that you are always in tune with the latest happenings. Assisting in the efficient operations of the assignment desk is also a key part of this position.

Responsibilities

• Assign and track news crews
• Identify and develop daily content
• Write and post content to station website and social media sites
• Demonstrate compelling and accurate writing
• Listen to scanners and react to breaking news
• Make beat checks and monitor web sites and social media
• React to developing news
• Develop and maintain contacts and sources to enterprise story ideas
• Assist in the efficient operations of the assignment desk

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-2 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
• Bachelor's degree with a major in Journalism is preferred

Benefits

• Great benefits
• Open door policy
• Upward mobility
• Strong desire to see you succeed