Assignment Desk Manager
Required skills
- Assignment Desk
- News Crews
- Breaking News
- Social Media Platforms
- Video Editing
- Journalistic Standards
- Ethics
- Accuracy
Nice to have
- Journalism major
- Emerging social media platforms
Role summary
Sinclair is seeking an Assignment Desk Manager to oversee the assignment and tracking of news crews, identify and develop daily content, and manage content distribution across station websites and social media. The role involves writing and editing compelling content, including videos for social platforms, and actively monitoring news sources like scanners, websites, and social media for breaking news. The manager will also develop and maintain contacts to generate story ideas and assist in the efficient operation of the Content Center. A minimum of 2 years of assignment desk experience is required, along with proficiency in social media platforms and strong writing skills.
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
- Develop and edit creative and engaging videos for all social platforms
- 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 our Content Center
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
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.
About Us
Sinclair, 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.
