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Sinclair Inc. · 1 day ago

News Assignment Editor (Part-Time)

Sinclair Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and creative News Assignment Editor. The role involves assigning and tracking news crews, developing content, and responding to breaking news while maintaining journalistic standards.

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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

Qualification

Journalistic standardsSocial media proficiencyContent developmentEffective communicationBasic computer knowledgeInterest in newsWork under pressureWriting skills

Required

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

Preferred

Bachelor's degree with a major in journalism

Company

Sinclair Inc.

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Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Del Parks
SVP and CTO
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Arthur Hasson
COO Programming
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