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Assistant Food & Wine Editor, San Francisco Chronicle

The Chronicle food team's mission is to provide the most engaging and i *** uential coverage of the Bay Area's food and drink culture, one of the most dynamic in the country. The team reports with accuracy and depth, tells stories through vivid and entertaining language, and critiques with insight and flair. It breaks news - then pulls off in-depth coverage of trends, people and issues. The team also knows how to make our audiences salivate. A deep love of all things food and drink, and the joy these can bring, informs our coverage.

The Assistant Food Editor is a creative, savvy and experienced journalist who is equally adept at producing high-caliber journalism as they are at unearthing breaking news and writing web-friendly headlines. This position is a model for the modern editor, a hybrid of editing and writing, meant to push the lifestyle group into a solidly digital-first workflow. The editor has an understanding of the fast pace of online news, social *** 's role in it, and what readers will need - whether it's a guide, an explainer, a news story, or an opinion piece. In this position, you will help define how we eat now.

We're seeking a self-starter with high standards who has excellent communication skills, is comfortable providing and taking feedback, is committed to inclusive journalism, and wants to own the stories that matter most.

What You Will Do

• Edit and manage the breaking news side of the Food team, including scoops about openings and closings.
• Monitor metrics to make decisions on news and ser *** stories.
• Report and write occasional stories about food and restaurants for SFChronicle.com and The San Francisco Chronicle.
• Be a key contributor in story inception and digital innovation, including flagging breaking news stories, suggesting ideas for freelancers, and brainstorming with the design and photography departments.
• Work with some freelance writers on food stories.
• Collaborate with reporters and the rest of the food team on stories.
• Collaborate with the rest of the newsroom for photography, design, and digital publishing schedules.
• Help produce food stories online, including writing and editing for off-platform venues such as social *** and newsletters.

What It Will Take To Be Successful

• At least four years of experience in a modern newsroom or a related work environment.
• Strong news judgment, creativity and meticulousness.
• An understanding of iterative, online news
• Ability to bring a critical eye to stories to quickly edit for reader needs, while keeping the strictest commitment to fairness and accuracy.
• Passion for food and drink.
• Knowledge of multi *** storytelling, social *** engagement and other strategies to broaden readership.
• Ability to collaborate with all newsroom teams and work in a fast-changing news environment.

Requirements

• This position is full-time.
• The successful candidate must be based in the Bay Area or willing to move to the region.

About The San Francisco Chronicle And SFChronicle.com

The San Francisco Chronicle is world-class journalism. With name-brand voices and a keen editorial eye, The Chronicle is an authority that still surprises. The Chronicle, one of the largest news organizations in the West, has been named California's best large newsroom for four of the past five years.

SFChronicle.com delivers the Bay Area's best journalism. It is the Bay Area's authoritative online news source, focused on San Francisco but inclusive of all California and Western news that reflects the unique Bay Area experience. The staff won ONA Online Journalism Awards for General Excellence in 2020 and for Breaking News coverage in 2019 and 2020.

Job Title
Editorial Assistant, Real Simple

Job Description

The editorial assistant is an integral part of the REAL SIMPLE print editorial team, assisting in the day-to-day production of the magazine and ensuring a smooth workflow and efficient operations.

The editorial assistant handles administrative duties for the staff, which includes:

Providing administrative, scheduling and expense support for the Editor In Chief;

Overseeing writer contracts, invoices and budget estimates;

Assisting with market work, fact-checking and general office tasks.

In addition, the editorial assistant pitches, researches, writes, assigns, and/or edits content for various sections of the magazine.

This position is a great opportunity for a promising junior editor who is highly motivated and organized, and for whom no task is too great or too small.

II. Essential Job Functions

Weight %

Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results

60%

Assists editorial staff with various administrative duties: Processes author contracts and contributor invoices for payment and tracks expenditures in issue log; submits expenses; schedules staff meetings; orders supply for staff and gets new employees, independent contractors and temps set up. Assists with project management as needed.

40%

Contributes to magazine: Conducts story and market research for editors; compiles, pitches, researches and writes short items. Assists with fact checking.

III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field or equivalent training and/or experience.

Experience:

Editorial internship or assistant position at large consumer magazine or web site preferred.

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge and demonstrated expertise and enthusiasm in magazine publishing.
• Ability to take initiative, prioritize tasks, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to interact responsibly and politely with readers, experts and senior management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong computer skills. Proficiency with Word, InCopy, Excel, Woodwing and PowerPoint helpful.

% Travel Required (Approximate) : 0

It is the policy of *** to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, *** will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

*** participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: ***

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Company Overview
*** *** is a leading *** and entertainment company that creates and distributes premium and popular content from a diverse array of talented storytellers and journalists to global audiences through its consumer brands including: *** , *** Now, *** Max, *** , *** , *** , *** , *** , *** , *** , *** , *** , *** *** and others.

Opportunity Overview
The Team

*** 's Brand Studio, Courageous, is looking for a New York City based Temporary Craft Assistant Editor to further improve their award-winning custom content capability. The person who lands this job will have an immense opportunity to help create great branded content that will be distributed on an unparalleled scale around the world. Courageous partners with a Who's Who of blue-chip brands that have big budgets to tell important stories that have Editorial merit. Courageous works in numerous video formats including short-form, long-form, Virtual Reality and Live Television. The goal is to produce relevant work that will be of real interest to the *** audience; a network available to more than 2 billion people in more than 200 countries and territories, spanning TV, Web, *** , Snapchat, Social *** , Airports and Mobile Devices. The Craft Assistant Editor will be an indispensable force on our post-production team.

The Job

• You're a pro at ingesting footage and building projects; creating string outs and pulling music selects; and a master at all the phases of finishing from prepping to conforming and delivery.
• You're hyper organized, incredibly diligent, tech savvy and a team player.
• You're flexible, adaptable and know how to work efficiently under tight deadlines .
• You will be a passionate advocate for Courageous and for Branded content as a vital capability for marketing in today's competitive and distracted *** environments.

The Essentials

• Fully fluent in Adobe Premier.
• 2+ years of AE experience.
• Familiarity with Illustrator, Photoshop, AfterEffects, Premiere, PluralEyes, DaVinci Resolve, and post production workflow.
• Highly organized and self-sufficient.
• Experience working with Advertisers or in a collaborative sales environment a plus.
• Experience shooting with 4K cameras and managing workflow a plus.

The Perks

• Access to well-being tools, resources, and freebies
• 2018 Best Company for Working Mothers
• 2018 Best Company for Dads
• An in-house learning and development team to help shape and grow your career
• Part of the *** *** family of powerhouse brands

*** *** , LLC and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

Req ID: 181060
The Team

*** 's Brand Studio, Courageous, is looking for a New York City based Temporary Craft Assistant Editor to further improve their award-winning custom content capability. The person who lands this job will have an immense opportunity to help create great branded content that will be distributed on an unparalleled scale around the world. Courageous partners with a Who's Who of blue-chip brands that have big budgets to tell important stories that have Editorial merit. Courageous works in numerous video formats including short-form, long-form, Virtual Reality and Live Television. The goal is to produce relevant work that will be of real interest to the *** audience; a network available to more than 2 billion people in more than 200 countries and territories, spanning TV, Web, *** , Snapchat, Social *** , Airports and Mobile Devices. The Craft Assistant Editor will be an indispensable force on our post-production team.

The Job

• You're a pro at ingesting footage and building projects; creating string outs and pulling music selects; and a master at all the phases of finishing from prepping to conforming and delivery.
• You're hyper organized, incredibly diligent, tech savvy and a team player.
• You're flexible, adaptable and know how to work efficiently under tight deadlines .
• You will be a passionate advocate for Courageous and for Branded content as a vital capability for marketing in today's competitive and distracted *** environments.

The Essentials

• Fully fluent in Adobe Premier.
• 2+ years of AE experience.
• Familiarity with Illustrator, Photoshop, AfterEffects, Premiere, PluralEyes, DaVinci Resolve, and post production workflow.
• Highly organized and self-sufficient.
• Experience working with Advertisers or in a collaborative sales environment a plus.
• Experience shooting with 4K cameras and managing workflow a plus.

The Perks

• Access to well-being tools, resources, and freebies
• 2018 Best Company for Working Mothers
• 2018 Best Company for Dads
• An in-house learning and development team to help shape and grow your career
• Part of the *** *** family of powerhouse brands

*** *** , LLC and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

Company Overview

*** *** is a leading *** and entertainment company that creates and distributes premium and popular content from a diverse array of talented storytellers and journalists to global audiences through its consumer brands including: *** , *** Now, *** Max, *** , *** , *** , *** , *** , *** , *** , *** , *** , *** *** and others.

Req ID: 181060
The Team

*** 's Brand Studio, Courageous, is looking for a New York City based Temporary Craft Assistant Editor to further improve their award-winning custom content capability. The person who lands this job will have an immense opportunity to help create great branded content that will be distributed on an unparalleled scale around the world. Courageous partners with a Who's Who of blue-chip brands that have big budgets to tell important stories that have Editorial merit. Courageous works in numerous video formats including short-form, long-form, Virtual Reality and Live Television. The goal is to produce relevant work that will be of real interest to the *** audience; a network available to more than 2 billion people in more than 200 countries and territories, spanning TV, Web, *** , Snapchat, Social *** , Airports and Mobile Devices. The Craft Assistant Editor will be an indispensable force on our post-production team.

The Job

• You're a pro at ingesting footage and building projects; creating string outs and pulling music selects; and a master at all the phases of finishing from prepping to conforming and delivery.
• You're hyper organized, incredibly diligent, tech savvy and a team player.
• You're flexible, adaptable and know how to work efficiently under tight deadlines .
• You will be a passionate advocate for Courageous and for Branded content as a vital capability for marketing in today's competitive and distracted *** environments.

The Essentials

• Fully fluent in Adobe Premier.
• 2+ years of AE experience.
• Familiarity with Illustrator, Photoshop, AfterEffects, Premiere, PluralEyes, DaVinci Resolve, and post production workflow.
• Highly organized and self-sufficient.
• Experience working with Advertisers or in a collaborative sales environment a plus.
• Experience shooting with 4K cameras and managing workflow a plus.

The Perks

• Access to well-being tools, resources, and freebies
• 2018 Best Company for Working Mothers
• 2018 Best Company for Dads
• An in-house learning and development team to help shape and grow your career
• Part of the *** *** family of powerhouse brands

*** *** , LLC and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a creative assistant editor who will support two editors through the acquisitions and editorial process for their full lists, which will include all formats from picture books through young adult fiction. Must be interested in children's/YA books, have an awareness of current pop culture trends and *** , have exceptional writing skills, and can efficiently manage diverse responsibilities in a high-volume work environment.

Responsibilities:

You Will:

• Partner with multiple Departments including Design, Marketing, Publicity, and Sales
• Prepare acquisition paperwork, including acquisitions memos and P&Ls; track paperwork for approved projects through the acquisitions process
• Set up acquired projects in title management system
• Draft fact sheets, catalog copy, bound galley copy, and jacket/cover copy
• Send stages of proofs to authors/illustrators for review
• Request ISBNs and maintain title system is up-to-date
• Manage and process payments for titles; track payments and troubleshoot problems
• Order author/illustrator and agent complimentary copies of new releases
• Manage PowerPoint presentations
• Participate in IP brainstorming meetings
• Support editorial development and revisions
• Meet and network with agents
• Acquire one or two projects per calendar year

Basic Qualifications:

You Have:

• 2+ years related work experience
• Proficiency in Office suite
• Interest in and knowledge of YA and middle grade fiction
• Understanding of story, character and the editorial process
• The ability to brainstorm new ideas with a large team
• Bachelor's Degree

Required Education

• BA/BS

About Parks, Experiences and Products:

The Parks, Experiences and Products segment includes *** 's iconic travel and leisure businesses, which include six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia, a top-rated cruise line, a popular vacation ownership program, and an award-winning guided family adventure business. *** 's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business across toys, apparel, home goods, digital games and apps; the world's largest children's publisher; *** store locations around the world; and the shop *** e-commerce platform.

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive *** . From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Buena Vista Books, Inc. , which is part of a business segment we call Parks, Experiences and Products .
Buena Vista Books, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Responsibilities

This position will handle the daily planning and demands of the *** Connecticut Investigative and Specials unit that includes *** Connecticut Responds. The job also manages special promotable content produced by other members of the newsroom. The role requires excellent news judgment, mastery of legal and editorial standards, the ability to juggle multiple projects, and to engage in long-term planning. It includes encouraging a seasoned team of reporters, producers, and photographers as well as developing innovative storytelling techniques for all platforms. Will also work with our promotions team. The successful candidate will also help plan coverage for major events. The *** Connecticut Investigative team has received a number of rewards including a Columbia DuPont, and the successful candidate will be expected to continue that standard of journalistic excellence.

The job also includes projects that fall outside of day-of news including managing political debates, and producing special programming. The role requires excellent news judgment, mastery of legal and editorial standards, the ability to juggle multiple projects and to engage in long-term planning. The successful candidate will also help plan coverage for major events. The successful candidate collaborates well with others, and leads by example. This role will also take on significant responsibility for creating and advancing the OTT/streaming initiatives, and must have a digital-first attitude.

• Provide leadership in story selection and execution for the station's investigative unit, *** Connecticut Investigates
  
• Provide oversight and leadership with the *** Connecticut Responds unit, the department responsible for engaging with viewers to resolve consumer complaints.

• Coordinate the content, presentation of long-form series, the creation of content specifically for the OTT/streaming platforms and/or special projects pieces under the direction of the VP of News.
  
• Share responsibility for determining the composition and flow of all special projects packages, selecting video, writing and copy editing stories. Work closely with producers, anchors, reporters, editors and technical crews to make certain program elements abide by *** News Standards as well as the *** Connecticut News Strategy.
  
• Anticipate special news events (and major stories) and create plan for coverage.
  
• Assist VP of News, Assistant News Director and Managing Editor in managing the day-to-day news operation. Participate in daily planning meetings. Contribute ideas for news programming based on the *** Connecticut News Strategy.
  
• Establish and maintain a professional, trained and motivated staff though effective implementation of *** 's performance management process. Work with Assistant News Director to ensure training and coaching is provided for Producers. Facilitate the orientation of new employees. Implement *** Connecticut news standards and ensure adhered to while producing news programs.
  
• Manage a large team of photographers, reporters and producers to create compelling content that differentiates *** Connecticut from other local television stations in the market on all platforms.
  
  

Qualifications/Requirements

Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree
At least 3 years of related work experience including direct responsibility for producing a television news program, or producing special enterprise reports in a television news environment

Eligibility Requirements:
Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through *** to be considered
Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and overnights.
Must have the ability to work any of a 24 x 7 shift
Must be willing to be on-call on occasional weekends to be responsive to any questions or concerns from employees working those shifts
Must be willing to work at the station in West Hartford, CT
Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must be 18 years or older
Must be covered by Solutions, *** U's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

*** 7 News in Washington, DC is in search of a leader who is a creative storyteller with a multi-platform aggressive approach to 'On Your Side' storytelling, breaking news and enterprising investigative news content. Our Assistant News Director works closely with the News Director and our entire News Management team to protect the station's credibility, questioning the content, accuracy, and fairness of scripts and web stories.

Responsibilities include:

• Working closely with Producers, Reporters, Anchors, Assignment Editor and Photographers on daily 'On Your Side' news coverage
• Overseeing production of newscasts and special programming on our *** 7 and **** 24/7 channels
• Monitoring reporter story development throughout the day on all platforms
• Reviewing daily newscasts, our website and app to ensure quality control and 'On Your Side' brand compliance
• Writing copy and edit scripts for on-air and digital
• Working with the News Director and other News Managers to establish newsroom goals and work to develop and further the station's news brand
• Help Produce 'On Your Side' Specials, Town Halls, Election coverage, Sweeps and Enterprise content strategies
• Help with recruiting and hiring for news department personnel
• Assisting in the on-going evaluation of personnel
• Managing daily station programming changes and closed captioning with traffic and master control operations
• Coordinating with other SBG group stations and the national bureau for story sharing and collaboration
• Scheduling of Anchors and Reporters

Requirements:

• A Proactive and great work ethic, to handle a 24 hour news operation
• Working knowledge of journalistic ethics, libel, and privacy laws
• Proven track record for getting results on initiatives
• Ability to plan and adjust personnel during breaking news
• Be investigative and enterprise reporting-driven
• A passion for digital/social *** platforms
• Great people skills with an emphasis on coaching and motivating
• Broad understanding of newsroom operations and equipment
• Four-year degree in journalism or communications preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to identify and solve operational issues, and provide efficient solutions
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage co *** icting priorities
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines
• Minimum of five years of experience as a News Manager
• Experience with iNews preferred

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

About Us

Make your mark in *** with *** Group, a diversified *** company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere! We have consistently led the broadcast industry since our inception, and now Sinclair owns the largest regional sports network business and one of the largest television broadcast portfolios in the country. In addition, we have affiliations with all of the major broadcast networks, own Tennis Channel, and several multicast networks including TBD and Comet. Our content is distributed over-the-air, on multi-video providers, and through our industry-leading digital *** platforms. We also recently launched a free TV streaming ser *** called STIRR. Our success is the direct result of our extraordinary employees and management team who believe in our vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees. We are advancing the world of *** and want YOU to join our winning team!

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.

Job Summary:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Publish accurate cutlists for output
  
• Deliver digital files (quicktimes, AAFs, change notes, DCPs, etc.) internally and externally as directed
  
• Prepare *** and perform Quality Control on file and film outputs for sound and picture, sync, etc.
  
• Attend screenings in support of presentation quality. Operate *** screening room
  
• Help maintain the studio sound effects and music databases
  
• Avid Film Composer daily operational maintenance
  
• Refine editorial processes, procedures, systems, and databases
  
• Optimize Assistant procedures and update documentation on internal Wiki
  
• Prepare preliminary music and sound effects, help maintain the studio sound effects and music databases
  
• Catalogue and maintain a digital library by tape or file source, description, and film sequence
  

Prepare Picture *** :

• Import and distribute storyboards and shots over network to editors
  
• Output digital masters and copies
  

Prepare Sound *** :

• Process dialog
  
• Conduct music and effects searches.
  

Attend Scratch and Production Dialog Recording Sessions:

• Monitor levels
  
• Log and import scratch and production dialogue from recordings
  
• Make audio masters and organize backup copies
  
• Set up video reference cameras to record actors
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
  
• Experience as a Production Assistant, Editorial Assistant or similar exposure to film production including post-production is required; experience as an Assistant Editor is preferred
  
• Minimum three years experience with Avid *** /Film Composer
  
• Minimum three years experience with Macintosh OS (mid-high level user)
  
• Minimum one year experience with video and audio engineering operations (e.g., signal routing, waveform/vector scopes, time code, codecs, monitor calibration)
  
• Experience with After Effects, Photoshop, FileMaker, ProTools, UNIX, HTML preferred
  
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
  
• Strong ability to multi-task and take a creative, inquisitive approach to problem solving
  
• Must be able to work autonomously and as part of a team
  
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize workload in a dynamic environment are required
  

*To be considered, please submit a cover letter with your resume.

About *** Animation *** :

*** Animation *** , a wholly owned subsidiary of *** , is an Academy Award®-winning film studio with world-renowned technical, creative and production capabilities in the art of computer animation. The Northern California studio has created some of the most successful and beloved animated films of all time, including "Toy Story," "Monsters, Inc.," "Cars," "The Incredibles," "Ratatouille," "****•E," "Up," "Toy Story 3," "Brave," "Inside Out," and "Coco." Its movies have won 35 Academy Awards® and have grossed more than $13 billion at the worldwide box office to date.

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive *** . From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with *** Inc., which is part of a business segment we call *** Animation *** .
*** Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

**** has an im *** te opening for Assistant News Director to oversee news content for overall fairness, balance and accuracy. The ideal candidate will oversee production of newscasts and special programming. In this position, you will determine the content and flow of newscasts, work with management and on-air staff to generate and write stories and develop content for our web site. You will work closely with the other Producers, Reporters, Anchors and Assignment Editor on daily news coverage.

The ideal candidate must be proficient in creative writing, copy editing, enterprising stories and be committed to managing compelling newscasts. You must be able to multi-task and have an eye for detail. The ideal candidate will also work with the News Director and other managers to establish newsroom goals and work to develop and further the brand of each station's news programs. The Assistant News Director will work individually with members of the news team to set personal goals and evaluate their performance on a regular basis. As a newsroom leader, the expectation is that the Assistant News Director will lead by example.

Some additional responsibilities of our Assistant News Director will include

• Oversee daily newscasts to ensure we are serving our local communities by sharing relevant information to alert, protect and empower our audiences
• Supervise producers and reporters, as well as, review scripts and provide feedback to encourage powerful storytelling
• Collaborate with News Directors and other station managers to create special segments
• Planning and overseeing continuity into upcoming newscasts
• Aggressively lead breaking news and severe weather coverage
• Work Closely with News Director to carry out news philosophy and direction
• Help News Director focus on alerting, protecting and empowering our viewers
• Review daily newscasts to ensure quality control and brand compliancy
• Handle scheduling of news staff
• Oversee Special projects
• Planning and overseeing continuity into upcoming newscasts
• Assist in the on-going evaluation of personnel
• Help with recruiting and hiring for news department personnel
• Other responsibilities as assigned

What skills do you need to be successful in our role?

• Proven track record of creating compelling and engaging stories across multiple platforms
• Ability to preform well under pressure, experience managing breaking news and meeting strict deadlines
• Ability to identity problems and provide solutions
• A strong commitment to journalistic standards and ethics
• Extraordinary people skills with an emphasis on coaching and motivating
• Strong understanding of how to drive digital traffic
• Minimum of 3 years experience managing in a television news environment or equivalent
• A college degree in Journalism or a related field is preferred
• Strong writing skills and a proven track record for getting results on initiatives
• Ability to plan and adjust personnel during breaking news
• Experience with iNews and Xpression a plus

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

About Us

Make your mark in *** with *** Group, a diversified *** company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere! We have consistently led the broadcast industry since our inception, and now Sinclair owns the largest regional sports network business and one of the largest television broadcast portfolios in the country. In addition, we have affiliations with all of the major broadcast networks, own Tennis Channel, and several multicast networks including TBD and Comet. Our content is distributed over-the-air, on multi-video providers, and through our industry-leading digital *** platforms. We also recently launched a free TV streaming ser *** called STIRR. Our success is the direct result of our extraordinary employees and management team who believe in our vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees. We are advancing the world of *** and want YOU to join our winning team!

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.

Do you have a passion for innovation and the ability to motivate a team to produce compelling content on air, online and on social *** ? **** | **** in Memphis, TN has an opportunity for you! We have an im *** te opening for an Assistant News Director. The assistant news director is responsible for running day-to-day newsroom operations. This person will help plan and coordinate daily news coverage on all platforms. We're looking for someone who knows how to work closely with the digital director, assignment editor, executive producer, and chief photographer to gather and showcase great local stories. A passion for local news and innovation is a must! Must also be able to mentor a team by setting goals and encouraging them through the story process all the way through to the newscast and active live shots. He or she must be able to give quick, positive feedback as well as hold people accountable for goals set by management. We're searching for someone who has experience "owning" the big stories of the day, breaking news and especially weather coverage. Must be creative with different coverage ideas to help Reporters/MSJs/Photographers with creative storytelling. The successful candidate must also guide producers through active, creative and impactful newscasts. Must be a relentless recruiter who is always looking to make our team *** ter. The assistant news director will be responsible for the schedule, planning specials and special reports and helping plan the long-term strategy of the news department.

In this role, you will:

• Work closely with producers, reporters, anchors, assignment editor and photographers on daily news coverage
• Oversee production of newscasts and special programming
• Review daily newscasts to ensure quality control and brand compliance
• Write copy and edit scripts for on-air and digital
• Work with the news director and other managers to establish newsroom goals and work to develop and further the station's news brand
• Create tactics and strategies to increase demos performance in key target areas for multiple platforms
• Evaluate workflow efficiencies
• Assist in the on-going evaluation of personnel
• Help with recruiting and hiring for news department personnel

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Here's what you need:

• Working knowledge of journalistic ethics, libel, and privacy laws
• Strong writing skills and a proven track record for getting results on initiatives
• Ability to plan and adjust personnel during breaking news
• A passion for social ***
• Problem solver
• Great people skills with an emphasis on coaching and motivation
• Broad understanding of newsroom operations and equipment
• Four-year degree in journalism or communications preferred
• Experience as a news manager required

Recommended skills

Scheduling

Communication

Storytelling

Journalism

Operations

Management

****/****/**** is seeking an experienced, hands-on Assistant News Director with strong leadership skills and a bold style to lead the day-to-day content for Alabama's News Leader. Our mission is to produce original stories with a distinctive focus on accountability reporting. You will work on story development with reporters, lead editorial meetings and work closely with the digital team to produce content on all *** 33/40 platforms. The person in role not only implements the News Director's vision but oversees new employee training, employee feeback, and helps manage time cards & schedules.

Responsibilities include:

• Work closely with Producers, Reporters, Anchors, Assignment Editor and Photographers on daily news coverage
• Oversee production of newscasts and special programming
• Review daily newscasts to ensure quality control and brand compliance
• Write copy and edit scripts for on-air and digital
• Work with the News Director and other managers to establish newsroom goals and work to develop and further the station's news brand
• Create tactics and strategies to increase demos performance in key target areas for multiple platforms
• Evaluate workflow efficiencies
• Assist in the on-going evaluation of personnel
• Help with recruiting and hiring for news department personnel

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of journalistic ethics, libel, and privacy laws
• Strong writing skills and a proven track record for getting results on initiatives
• Ability to plan and adjust personnel during breaking news
• Be investigative and enterprise reporting-driven
• A passion for social ***
• Problem solver
• Great people skills with an emphasis on coaching and motivating
• Broad understanding of newsroom operations and equipment
• Four-year degree in journalism or communications preferred
• Minimum of seven years of experience as a News Manager

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

About Us

Make your mark in *** with *** Group, a diversified *** company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere! We have consistently led the broadcast industry since our inception, and now Sinclair owns the largest regional sports network business and one of the largest television broadcast portfolios in the country. Also, we have affiliations with all of the major broadcast networks, our own Tennis Channel, and several multicast networks including TBD and Comet. Our content is distributed over-the-air, on multi-video providers, and through our industry-leading digital *** platforms. We also recently launched a free TV streaming ser *** called STIRR. Our success is the direct result of our extraordinary employees and management team who believe in our vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees. We are advancing the world of *** and want YOU to join our winning team!

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.

*** Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional ser *** in each market we serve. *** owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and *** ter.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

ABOUT STATION
KY3 and **** are part of a seven-station group in Springfield, MO. KY3 is one of the most dominant *** affiliates in the country, while **** is an up-and-coming *** station. ****, the high-rated CW station, also broadcasts from the same studio, and the combined newsrooms produce newscasts for all three stations. KY3/**** covers 31 counties in southwest Missouri and northwest Arkansas and has four news gathering bureaus stationed throughout the DMA. KY3 and **** are known for their regional and national award winning local news, weather and sports coverage, large-scale and numerous community ser *** projects, and effective broadcast and digital marketing solutions. We are proud of our close connections with the communities we serve in the Ozarks.

JOB SUMMARY
KY3/****, the high-rated, award-winning (60 so far this year) *** , *** and CW *** station in Springfield, MO (market 72) is looking for the newest member of the news team. The assistant news director will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the newsroom; working closely with the digital director, assignment editor and executive producers. This person will help plan and coordinate daily news coverage on all platforms. He or she must have a passion for news and innovation and be able to mentor more than eleven MMJs daily by setting goals and encouraging them through the story process all the way through to the newscast and active live shots. The successful candidate must also guide producers through active, creative and impactful newscasts. He or she must be able to give quick and positive feedback, as well as hold people accountable for goals set by management. Must be able to "own" the big stories of the day, breaking news and especially weather coverage. Must be creative with different coverage ideas and help MMJs with creative storytelling. The assistant news director will also be responsible for the schedule, planning specials and special reports and helping plan the long-term strategy of the news department.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Must believe in the power of local journalism and have excellent editorial judgement for weather, breaking news, safety/security and cost of living stories
• Must be committed to managing compelling impact-driven weathercasts and newscasts
• Aggressive during breaking news and in covering weather
• Great people skills with emphasis on coaching, motivating and mentoring
• Must be creative with on-air and digital coverage of stories
• Help research, gather and check news stories for on-air and online in the most accurate, appealing, timely and creative way using all sources
• Develop and maintain sources of information and knowledge about assignments, especially local and national news and weather
• Enterprise research-driven packages under tight deadlines. Participate in story selection process through meetings.
• Post and regularly update stories on social *** and web.
• Follow clothing and appearance guidelines
• Must support the visual storyteller; help with creative stand-ups and explanatory, moving live shots
• Be willing to learn or possess a broad and working knowledge of the viewing area, including people, places, things, and history
• Critique, positive feedback, and training are part a must in this job; must be willing to coach and inspire on-air talent and producers
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned
• Must be able to handle several tasks at once
• Must have flexibility to work any shift, including nights, weekends and holidays
• Must be willing to learn producing and fill-in when given the opportunity.
• Will run day-to-day operations of the newsroom with digital-first approach to news
• Help plan special reports, promotions and other specials
• Set schedule for news staff
• Help with daily, weekly, monthly and yearly evaluations of news staff
• Work closely with news director to write and achieve newsroom goals and policies
• Assist news director with recruitment and hiring
• Help plan training (internal and external) for newsroom staff

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in television, communication or journalism related field is preferred
• Basic experience with cameras, ENPS, editing on Grass Valley Edius is a plus
• Experience with managing staff during severe weather events is a plus
• Must have experience with legal and ethical issues in the newsgathering process
• The successful candidate will have had at least 5 years in broadcast journalism or equivalent.
• Previous experience as an assistant news director or executive producer is required.

Additional Info

*** Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, *** Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

*** Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of *** 's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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