Sacramento News Editor job, Full-Time Internet Broadcasting The News Editor gathers and compiles news from a variety of
outlets, including our television news partners, the Internet, wire
services as well as traditional news sources for publishing on the Web
site, with an emphasis on delivering breaking news accurately. The news
editor works with Web site manager and KCRA personnel in Sacramento,
California to create, suggest and execute ideas for TV convergence
packages. The emphasis in this position is on writing and editing
stories creating slideshows and other content for the site. This is not a
web-design position or a technical position, but requires Internet
skills, a strong journalism background and an appetite for writing and
reporting the news.
Experience:
Accurate stories: May require double checking necessary facts in assigned projects
Edited text goes through necessary reviews
Check art/text consistency for assigned projects Proofread all text in assigned projects
Provide editing and writing support to other teams as needed
Participate in editing team activities and support editing team goals
Work with project teams to create and maintain own schedule
Must have knowledge of editing and AP stylebook standards. A writing/editing test will be given.
Work in a team setting with broadcast partners under tight deadlines
Deliver
integrated compelling news stories quickly and accurately, using sound
news judgment to prioritize, work independently, and manage simultaneous
assignments within an intense deadline-driven environment
Effectively use strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Promote
the organization aggressively and work effectively with all levels of
management and staff Convey complex subject matter clearly and
engagingly
Work independently as well as part of a team.
Work with Web editing tools and catch spelling errors without electronic assistance (on hard copy)
Flexible with schedule and adaptable to constant change.
Effectively handle multiple tasks and frequent interruptions.
Work with a positive attitude Work well in a multitasking environment paying close attention to details
How To Apply:
To apply, please send your resume along with salary requirements
to jobs@ibsys.com. Please address your Subject as: “News Editor KCRA.com
”.
Email: sbrouwer@hearst.com