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Sinclair Broadcast Group Weekend Desk Assistant (Part-time) in Green Bay, Wisconsin
WLUK has an excellent opportunity for an early career journalist. The Weekend Desk Assistant is a part-time position that allows an opportunity to gain professional experience while still in college. This is a weekend day position in the WLUK Green Bay newsroom (16 hours/week). The successful candidate will post updates to our digital and social media platforms. The Weekend Desk Assistant also supports producers and reporters in making telephone calls and following up on newsroom needs. There is also an opportunity to expand skill sets by writing news copy and editing video. This is an entry level position - we offer paid training and a supportive work environment
Skills and Experience:
Write and post content to station website and social media sites
Work with weekday managers to organize material for weekends
Listen to scanners and react to breaking news, make beat checks, monitor web sites and social media, react to developing news
Listen for and respond to breaking news
Assisting in the efficient operations of the assignment desk
Answer telephones and assist other news team professionals
Requirements and Qualifications:
Preference for students in a Journalism or Communications college curriculum
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
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!
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