Assignment Editor Kpta

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 nations 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. Grays 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 stations 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 include but are not limited to :

• 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 :

Bachelors degree in broadcast journalism or related field preferred or equivalent training and / or experience.

Experience :

If you feel youre 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 )

KPTV-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 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 Grays employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1