Part-time Assignment Editor

KUTV, Utah's #1 news station is seeking a Part-time Assignment Editor to join our growing team and support all facets of our news department.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• This person is responsible for generating and developing news stories.
• Other duties include monitoring scanners, court documents, viewer tips, phone calls, social media sources, and other local and national news sources.
• Responsible for assigning field crews and coordinating coverage plans with TV and digital 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.
• Must be proficient with various social media platforms.
• 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, think on your feet, and be on the constant lookout for the next big story.
  
  

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 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.

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.