ASSIGNMENT EDITOR - WANF

Gray Television, IncAtlanta, GA , US

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Job Summary / Description :

Atlanta News First is looking for an aggressive, experienced 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 include (but are not limited to) :

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 scanners, 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 :

Required :

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 :

Experience as a producer, photographer, or reporter / MMJ

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 , 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 )

WANF-TV / Gray Media, Inc. 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.

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

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Assignment Editor • Atlanta, GA , US