Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. Portland , OR 97228
Posted 7 days ago
KATU/KUNP are seeking an detail oriented, aggressive, energetic, and creative full-time News Assignment Editor!
Skills and Experience:
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
Requirements and Qualifications:
Minimum of 1 year of assignment desk experience or strong journalism training in another news job (reporter, producer, photographer, for example)
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
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.