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WJLA-TV
News
Full Time
Arlington, VA
Assignment Editor
520

WJLA-TV in Washington, DC is seeking a bold, energetic, and creative full-time News Assignment Editor!

 

Candidate Qualifications:

 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

·         Gathering news affecting the community

·         Preparing story items for presentation in the newscasts

·         Assisting in the efficient operation of the assignment desk

 

Required skills and qualifications include, but are not limited to:

·         Minimum of two (2) years of assignment desk experience

·         Bachelor’s degree in journalism or broadcast media preferred

·         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

·         Must be able to identify and coordinate breaking news for both broadcast and digital platforms

·         Ability to create and write stories for digital and social media

·         Strong planning skills

·         Ability to develop and maintain contacts

·         Proficiency with Facebook, Twitter and content management systems

·         Willingness to work a flexible schedule that includes nights and holidays

 

 

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!

 

Link to apply:

https://edyy.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2002/job/3036/?utm_medium=jobshare

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