Assignment Editor
News for WZTV
Nashville, Tennessee
posted on October 22, 2020
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Position/Title: Assignment Editor Details: WZTV/WUXP/WNAB Nashville is seeking an aggressive, energetic and creative full-time News Assignment Editor! We are looking for an experienced assignment editor who know 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. Vacancy Type: Full Time Date Posted: 10/22/2020 Closing Date: 12/21/2020 City: Nashville State: Tennessee Requirements: WZTV/WUXP/WNAB are seeking an detail oriented, aggressive, energetic, and creative full-time News Assignment Editor! We are looking for an experienced assignment editor who know 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. 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 2 years of assignment desk experience 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! Contact: Sinclair Broadcast Group Apply Online URL: https://edyy.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2002/job/3191 Job posted by an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER |
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