Oregon Assocation of Broadcasters is hiring: Assignment Editor in Portland

Station/Company: KPTV/KPDX-TV
Location: Portland
Hours: Full Time

Job Summary

Position/Title: ASSIGNMENT EDITOR – KPTA
Details: About Gray Media: Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray’s additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About KPTV: KPTV is a Fox-affiliated television station licensed to Portland, Oregon. Owned by Atlanta-based Gray Media, it is part of a duopoly with Vancouver, Washington-licensed MyNetworkTV affiliate KPDX.
Job Summary/Description: The Assignment Editor assists with the daily flow of news to the newsroom for appropriate coverage both on‑air and on the station’s digital platforms. Gathers meaningful news information from various sources. They also generate story ideas, discern credible news tips, schedule news crews, and take in live feeds. Is also responsible for creating content that is aligned with and enhances the station brand. This person should have solid news judgment, a sound grasp of journalism, and a sense of urgency for breaking news. This is a high‑pressure, deadline-focused position that requires a self‑starter who is flexible and has the ability to multitask.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Discerning news tips, gathering information, and dispensing that information to the newsroom.


• Interacts with internal and external peers and managers to exchange information related to assigned tasks.


• Coordinating coverage and live interviews for livestream programming daily.


• Participates in projects and special assignments as requested by management.

Qualifications / Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism or related field preferred, or equivalent training and/or experience.

Experience: At least one year of work in a local newsroom. Strong editorial skills, working knowledge of digital content production, livestreaming, and newsroom systems, like ENPS, preferred.

Application Process

To apply, visit https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings and search for “Assignment Editor – KPTA” or click “Apply now”. Upload your resume, cover letter, and references. (Current employees can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self‑service portal.)

KPTV-TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Gray Media 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, Gray Media 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. Gray Media 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 Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.