News Assignment Editor

KEYE Austin/Telemundo is seeking a detail oriented, aggressive, energetic, and creative full-time News Assignment Editor!Skills And ExperienceAssign and track news crewsIdentify and develop daily contentWrite and post content to station website and social media sitesCompelling and accurate writingMonitor social media and react to breaking news, make beat checks, monitor web sites and social media, react to developing newsDevelop and maintain contacts and sources to enterprise story ideasListen for and respond to breaking newsAssisting in the efficient operations of the assignment deskRequirements And QualificationsMinimum of 1-2 years of assignment desk experience preferredCommitment to journalistic standards of ethics and accuracyAbility to communicate effectivelyBasic computer knowledge/word processing skillsGeneral knowledge and interest in local, national and world newsAbility to work well under pressure and meet deadlinesProficiency with Facebook, Twitter and emerging social media platformsBachelor’s degree with a major in journalism is also preferredSinclair 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.About SinclairSinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.About The TeamThe 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.