News Assignment Editor Position Available In Horry, South Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: WPDE is hiring a full-time News Assignment Editor who is detail-oriented, aggressive, energetic, and creative. Responsibilities include assigning and tracking news crews, developing daily content, and posting content to various platforms. Requirements include a commitment to journalistic ethics, effective communication skills, and a Bachelor's degree in journalism is preferred. Sinclair is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Description
WPDE 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 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
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
EEO AND INCLUSIVITY
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.
