Editorial Assistant, Digital Content- True Crime

Job Description

Sinclair prides itself on being first-on-the-scene whenever there is breaking news in our local markets, and through our relentless follow-up we have often played an invaluable role in solving the unsolved. With nearly 30 years of archival content, and more offenses happening every day, we are creating a new digital destination to unite armchair detectives across the country as we dive deeper into the world of True Crime.

To help bring our vision to life, we seek a passionate and highly motivated Editorial Assistant to work closely with the Editorial Director to scour true crime stories across the country on a daily basis. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of synthesizing information and a deep understanding of the true crime genre. They will also be knowledgeable about law enforcement, the legal system, and the breaking news cycles. We are seeking a fast-moving and responsible individual who has a sharp eye for detail and is excited to be a part of a growing group.

If you are looking to become a part of a dynamic team of fellow true crime enthusiasts, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Review, collate, and distribute daily crime recaps culled from station newsletters each day in advance of morning editorial meeting.
• Gather and share all available assets for selected stories with production teams and ensure the stories can be properly supported through news station footage.
• Continually track story developments and providing necessary updates to the ED and team.
• Provides a variety of production related support to the digital team.
• Works with digital team on meeting established productivity goals and deadlines.
• May assist with projects as directed by the other members of the digital team.
• Communicates proactively and escalates properly with colleagues and managers on a regular basis.

Minimum Qualifications:
• At least three years of experience working in journalism.
• Strong news judgment and a knack for understanding the true crime genre and its fans.
• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to write cleanly, clearly and concisely.
• Some knowledge of social platforms.
• Clear and collegial communicator who can work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Consistent and responsible work ethic; a self-starter who takes the initiative to overcome obstacles and solve problems.
• Must be highly motivated, extremely organized, and come to the position with a digital-first mindset.
• Must be comfortable with ambiguity and change that may come about as our team evolves over time.
• Late-night, early-morning, weekend, and holiday work may occur depending on the news cycle.

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-re0jx5-18-118-150-80-42 in your application.