Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

WZTV in Nashville, TN seeks a driven, energetic, and creative full-time Assignment Manager. You must crave finding stories daily, getting them first, and helping to plan for reporting them on all platforms. You must be organized, communicate clearly and work efficiently. You must manage a small team with positive energy while setting high expectations. You must lead by example and assist the entire content center with developing their best outcomes for our coverage day.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Gathering news affecting the community
• Preparing story items for presentation in the newscasts and on digital/social platforms and be able to post to digital platforms on a timely basis, especially for breaking news.
• Assisting in the efficient operation of the assignment desk
• Lead planning on news and station special projects
• Partnering with other members of the leadership team on strategy and marketing of news products
• Direct supervision of select staff members

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

• A minimum of one (1) year of assignment desk experience or equivalent
• A commitment to journalistic standards of ethics and accuracy
• The ability to communicate effectively
• Strong sense of organization and time management
• Basic computer knowledge/word processing skills
• General knowledge and interest in local, national, and world news
• The ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with Facebook, Twitter, and emerging social media
• A bachelor's degree with a major in journalism is preferred

This is a full-time salaried position and will require working a flexible schedule that includes nights and holidays.

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 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; 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.

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.