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News Assignment Editor
Location:
New Bloomfield, MO
Description:
Job Description KRCG 13 is seeking a detail oriented, aggressive, energetic, and creative full-time News Assignment Editor! We are looking for an experienced assignment editor who knows 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 mid-Missouri area.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: * 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 * Must have valid driver's license and a clean driving history We offer an excellent benefit package that includes medial, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), wellness program, flex spending, health savings account, employee discounts and much more!Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!About Us Make your mark in Media with Sinclair, Inc., a diversified media company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere! Sinclair has consistently led the broadcast industry since inception. Sinclair owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD and The Nest; and owns and provides services to 21 regional sports network brands. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net. Our success is the direct result of our extraordinary employees and management team who believe in our vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees. We are advancing the world of Media and want YOU to join our winning team!About the Team The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.
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March 19 on Broadbean
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