Assignment Desk Manager

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Harrisburg, PA, USA
In-Office
Junior
News + Entertainment
The Role
Manages assignment desk operations by assigning and tracking news crews, identifying daily content, monitoring breaking news, developing sources, and coordinating story ideas. Writes and edits accurate content for station websites and social media, creates engaging videos, responds to developing news, and supports efficient Content Center operations. Requires strong communication, journalistic ethics, deadline management, social media proficiency, and at least two years of assignment desk experience.
Summary Generated by Built In

Skills and Experience:

  • Assign and track news crews
  • Identify and develop daily content
  • Write and post content to station website and social media sites
  • Compelling and accurate writing
  • Develop and edit creative and engaging videos for all social platforms
  • Listen to scanners and react to breaking news, make beat checks, monitor web sites and social media, react to developing news
  • Develop and maintain contacts and sources to enterprise story ideas
  • Listen for and respond to breaking news
  • Assisting in the efficient operations of our Content Center

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 2 years of assignment desk experience
  • 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
  • Proficiency with Facebook, Twitter and emerging social media platforms
  • Bachelor’s degree with a major in journalism is also preferred


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 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and 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.

Skills Required

  • Minimum of 2 years of assignment desk experience
  • Commitment to journalistic standards of ethics and accuracy
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Basic computer knowledge and word processing skills
  • General knowledge and interest in local, national, and world news
  • Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Proficiency with Facebook, Twitter, and emerging social media platforms
  • Bachelor's degree with a major in journalism

Sinclair Broadcast Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sinclair Broadcast Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Sinclair Broadcast Group.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, vision, mental health support, telehealth, and employer-paid life and long-term disability are described as broad and solid. Feedback suggests coverage starts relatively early for full-time employees and provides strong baseline security.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan are part of the standard package. Feedback suggests these programs contribute meaningful long-term financial support.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, parental leave, holidays, sick leave, and personal days are outlined as part of the offering. Job postings indicate a structured PTO allotment that appears reasonable for a large employer.

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The Company
HQ: Hunt Valley, MD
5,001 Employees
Year Founded: 1986

What We Do

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to more television stations than anyone and has affiliations with all the major networks. In addition, Sinclair is the leading local news provider in the country, as well as a producer of sports content. Sinclair owns a multicast network, four radio stations and a cable network. Sinclair’s broadcast content is delivered via multiple-platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and digital platforms. Sinclair, either directly or through its venture subsidiaries, makes equity investments in strategic companies. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. was founded in 1986, went public in 1995 and is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol SBGI. Throughout our history, Sinclair Broadcast Group has been at the forefront of industry-changing events and technological advances. Our vision and first-to-market mentality drives our ‘next generation’ thinking; stimulating conversations, innovating through our expertise, and advocating for the development of technology and evolving business models. As a leading over-the-air broadcast television company, our primary business is to engage consumers on multiple platforms with relevant and compelling news, entertainment and sports content, and to provide advertisers and business efficient means and value to connect with our mass audiences. We recognize the vital role broadcast television plays in branding and local content delivery, and therefore strive to constantly be at the forefront of leading edge technology and structures to advance the industry.

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