ASSIGNMENT EDITOR - WEEK Job at Gray Media in East Peoria

Assignment Editor – WEEK

Join Gray Media's award‑winning duopoly, NBC & ABC, for a role that blends newsroom leadership with assignment desk command. The position is full‑time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

About Gray Media

Gray Media, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is a multimedia company that owns the nation’s largest portfolio of local television stations and digital assets serving 113 markets. The company also operates Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency, and media properties such as Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $18.91 – $25.55 per hour (based on experience)

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer‑paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave and adoption benefits
• 401(k) Plan with matching and profit‑sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off, including relocation PTO

Job Summary

Our award‑winning duopoly WEEK – NBC & ABC is looking for a passionate journalist who can also command the assignment desk. The right hire will be able to handle a high‑impact news department while communicating with newsroom managers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute multiplatform news coverage
• Develop story ideas and confirm information
• Take in live feeds and coordinate interviews
• Create and publish content to digital and social media platforms as needed
• Communicate clearly and effectively with broadcast and digital producers, field crews

Qualifications and Requirements

• Degree in journalism or communications, including newsroom computer systems literacy
• Minimum two years of experience reporting as an MMJ in a broadcast newsroom
• Videography and non‑linear editing experience
• Outstanding editorial, interpersonal, and time‑management skills
• Experience with ENPS preferred

Application Procedure

If you feel you’re qualified, submit your resume, cover letter, and references through the Gray‑TV UltiPro portal or gray.tv/careers. Current employees may apply via the Gray‑TV UltiPro self‑service portal.

EEO 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. The company complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws.

WEEK‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.