Gray Media
ASSIGNMENT EDITOR - WSFA
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 WSFA WSFA 12 News is the dominant television and digital media station in Montgomery, Alabama. For over 70 years, WSFA 12 News has served a 15‑county DMA and is Central and South Alabama's most trusted source for news, weather and sports information on‑air and online.
Job Summary/Description WSFA 12 News in Montgomery, Alabama is looking for an aggressive Assignment Editor with solid news judgment who can handle multiple tasks simultaneously and adjust to a constantly changing environment. The ideal candidate must be calm in the chaos while evaluating resources, making good decisions, and communicating clearly and effectively under a deadline.
Duties/Responsibilities
Plan and execute multiplatform news coverage
Assist with the daily flow of news to the newsroom for appropriate coverage on‑air and on the station’s digital/streaming platforms
Manage logistics and resources
Communicate clearly and effectively with broadcast and digital producers, field crews
Gather meaningful news information from various sources; generate story ideas, discern credible news tips, and assign news crews
Develop story ideas, confirm information
Monitor phone lines, email, and social media
Monitor news sources to ensure news is being appropriately covered
Take in live feeds and coordinate interviews
Create and publish content to digital and social media platforms as needed
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience
At least two years working a major market newsroom assignment desk (or equivalent experience)
Outstanding editorial skills, interpersonal communication skills, and time management skills
Working knowledge of AP Style and social media platforms
Scheduling flexibility is required
Preferred
Basic knowledge of video and still photography, and editing
Experience with ENPS preferred
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on
apply now , upload your resume, cover letter, and references.
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray‑TV UltiPro self‑service portal.)
WSFA‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.
Additional Info 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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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About WSFA WSFA 12 News is the dominant television and digital media station in Montgomery, Alabama. For over 70 years, WSFA 12 News has served a 15‑county DMA and is Central and South Alabama's most trusted source for news, weather and sports information on‑air and online.
Job Summary/Description WSFA 12 News in Montgomery, Alabama is looking for an aggressive Assignment Editor with solid news judgment who can handle multiple tasks simultaneously and adjust to a constantly changing environment. The ideal candidate must be calm in the chaos while evaluating resources, making good decisions, and communicating clearly and effectively under a deadline.
Duties/Responsibilities
Plan and execute multiplatform news coverage
Assist with the daily flow of news to the newsroom for appropriate coverage on‑air and on the station’s digital/streaming platforms
Manage logistics and resources
Communicate clearly and effectively with broadcast and digital producers, field crews
Gather meaningful news information from various sources; generate story ideas, discern credible news tips, and assign news crews
Develop story ideas, confirm information
Monitor phone lines, email, and social media
Monitor news sources to ensure news is being appropriately covered
Take in live feeds and coordinate interviews
Create and publish content to digital and social media platforms as needed
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience
At least two years working a major market newsroom assignment desk (or equivalent experience)
Outstanding editorial skills, interpersonal communication skills, and time management skills
Working knowledge of AP Style and social media platforms
Scheduling flexibility is required
Preferred
Basic knowledge of video and still photography, and editing
Experience with ENPS preferred
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on
apply now , upload your resume, cover letter, and references.
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray‑TV UltiPro self‑service portal.)
WSFA‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.
Additional Info 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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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