Assignment Desk Editor
Company: Sinclair Broadcast Group
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: April 17, 2024
Job Description:
KUTV, Utah's news source on your phone, tablet, and TV, is
seeking an Assignment Desk Editor to join our growing team and
support all facets of our news department. This is a hybrid
position that will allow the successful candidate to be on the
front lines of generating and publishing content on all KUTV
platforms. This person works collectively with our assignment desk
team and our digital team.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- This person is responsible for generating and developing news
stories.
- Other duties include monitoring scanners, viewer tips, phone
calls, social media sources, and other local and national news
sources.
- Responsible for assigning field crews and coordinating coverage
plans with news producers and managers and assisting reporters in
gathering information for stories in progress.
- Must be able to assess the importance of current events, react
quickly to breaking news, and communicate effectively with staff
members.
- Must be forward looking to assist in planning for future events
and needed follow-ups heading into the next shift.
- The ability to edit, write and manage news stories, photos,
videos, live streaming and interactive content for all digital
platforms, including KUTV.com, mobile, social media and emerging
technologies. -
- The ability to react to and post breaking news quickly and
accurately and will keep in constant communication with news
producers and managers as stories develop.
- Must be proficient with various social media platforms like
Twitter and Facebook.
- Other duties may be assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrates an ability to adequately balance the demands of
the news desk (email, phones, court -checks, beat checks, planner
management, story prep) while accommodating reporter and -producer
requests, and any special projects. -
- This position requires consistent ability to recognize and
pitch stories -that are important to our viewers and make for
compelling television. -
- Experience is always welcomed, but success in this position is
more reliant on the ability to thrive under pressure, be a
self-starter, -think on your feet, and be on the constant lookout
for the next big story.
- Strong writing and editing abilities
- Excellent project management and communication skills
- Solid news judgment is key
- Knowledge of AP style a plus
- Computer skills
- Strong understanding of web technologies
- Professional-working knowledge of social media platforms and
engagement are required
- Microsoft Office and Adobe CS Suite skills needed
- Video editing skills a plusExperience:
- College degree in Digital Media, Journalism or Communications
strongly preferred
- 1-2 -years' of related experience preferred -
- This position reports to the Executive Producer of Digital News
but must be able to take direction from multiple sources, including
news producers and reporters. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is
proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!
- About Us - Make your mark in Media with Sinclair Broadcast Group,
a diversified media company dedicated to connecting people with
content everywhere! We have consistently led the broadcast industry
since our inception, and now Sinclair owns the largest regional
sports network business and one of the largest television broadcast
portfolios in the country. In addition, we have affiliations with
all of the major broadcast networks, own Tennis Channel, and
several multicast networks including TBD and Comet. Our content is
distributed over-the-air, on multi-video providers, and through our
industry-leading digital media platforms. We're at the forefront of
NextGen technology, enabling innovative new ways to engage with
broadcast content like never before. -We also recently launched a
free TV streaming service called STIRR. Our success is the direct
result of our extraordinary employees and management team who
believe in our vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future
for our employees. We are advancing the world of Media and want YOU
to join our winning team! - About the Team - The 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.
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