Assignment Editor - Wluc
Assignment Editor - Wluc
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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 WLUC:
WLUC has been a fixture in Upper Michigan for over 65 years. Our newscasts on NBC and FOX have a heavy focus on local news and dominate the market.
The U.P. is a recreational paradise. Winter summer spring or fall if you enjoy the outdoors this is the place for you. Ten minutes from anywhere youll find a trail river lake or event to capture your desire. The small town setting is peaceful and safe but still has the big city entertainment and dining experiences. But its the people of Upper Michigan who make this area stand out. Theyre friendly helpful honest and fun.
Job Summary/Description:
TV6 & FOX UP is looking for an Assignment Editor to join our news team. Theres a heavy emphasis on writing and finding news stories for on-air and online. This person works hand-in-hand with the Assignment Manager Digital Content Manager and Assistant. News Director and News Director.
Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Working with Assignment Manager to plan daily coverage for reporters
- Generate story ideas daily based on timeliness and relevance to the UP audience
- Keep track of necessary follow-ups for stories weve already covered
- Write on-air and digital content when needed utilizing AP style guidelines and impeccable grammar
- Maintain a professional and unbiased persona while interacting with community members on the phone in email in person and on social media
- Maintain a professional appearance setting a positive example for MMJs/videographers
- Occassionally edit short on-air scripts and videos
- Call on breaking news or follow-up information for developing stories
Qualifications/Requirements:
- A command of the English language spelling and grammar is required.
- The right individual will have a keen eye for news and storytelling with strong ideas for how to translate those stories to our different platforms (broadcast web social media live streams etc.)
- A strong grasp of the English language spelling and grammar is a MUST!
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)
WLUC-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 Grays 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
