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About the Role
CBS Austin is looking for a driven, energetic, and creative Assignment Manager to find, prioritize, and plan the reporting of daily stories across all platforms. The role involves managing a small team with positive energy, setting high expectations, and leading by example, while assisting the content center in achieving optimal coverage.
Responsibilities
- Gather news affecting the community.
- Prepare story items for presentation in newscasts and on digital/social platforms, including timely posting for breaking news.
- Assist in the efficient operation of the assignment desk.
- Lead planning for news and station special projects.
- Partner with the leadership team on news product strategy and marketing.
- Direct supervision of select staff members.
Requirements
- 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.
Skills
- Proficiency with Facebook, Twitter, and emerging social media.
Location
- Austin
Work Type
- Full-time
- Flexible schedule
- Nights
- Holidays
Experience Level
- 1+ year experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in journalism preferred
Salary/Compensations
- Salaried position
Benefits
- Great benefits
- Open door policy
- Upward mobility
About the Company
- 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 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks.
- Owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts.
- Owns 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.