News Editor; Part-Time

We are seeking a detail oriented, aggressive, energetic, and creative News Assignment Editor (Part-Time) at Sinclair Inc.

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

• 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

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level
:
Entry level

Employment type
:
Part-time

Job function
:
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries
:
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

Location:

Cincinnati, OH Salary: $85,000.00-$