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Sinclair Inc. seeks a national online news editor, The National Desk

The National Desk (TND) has an immediate opening for a National Online News Editor!

Responsibilities:

  • Edit creative videos for The National Desk digital and broadcast platforms
  • Daily news aggregation from around the web and editing of wire service content
  • Pitch video ideas daily based on topical news
  • Ability to react to and post breaking news quickly and accurately is a core expectation of this position
  • Research long-term video projects
  • Monitor analytics to measure story performance
  • Other editorial duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • BA/BS degree or equivalent (Degree in journalism or related field strongly preferred)
  • Minimum of seven (7) years of news/broadcast/online video editing experience
  • Excellent writing skills and knowledge of AP style required
  • Strong understanding of content usage rights management and restrictions
  • Experience with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Reddit and other social media platforms
  • Must be self-motivating and able to work well with a diverse group of people
  • Must be able to handle stress, including short deadlines
  • Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Excellent organizational and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to work under strict deadlines
  • Expertise in non-linear editing and archiving platforms (AVID, Adobe, Final Cut)

Essential Functions:

  • Must be able to work at a computer for extended periods of time
  • Must be able to read and write (with or without corrective devices)
  • Must be able to speak clearly (with or without corrective devices)
  • Must be able to work overnights/nights/weekends

For more information click here.

Mariam Ahmed

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