News Assignment Editor (Part-Time)

About the role

WKRC are seeking a detail‑oriented, aggressive, energetic, and creative part‑time News Assignment Editor.

Responsibilities

• Assign and track news crews
• Identify and develop daily content
• Write and post content to station website and social media sites
• Produce compelling and accurate writing
• Listen to scanners and react to breaking news, make beat checks, monitor websites and social media, react to developing news
• Develop and maintain contacts and sources for enterprise story ideas
• Listen for and respond to breaking news
• Assist in the efficient operations of the assignment desk

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Facebook, Twitter and emerging social media platforms