Assignment Editor Wbtv

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 WBTV:

WBTV was the first television station to sign on in the Carolinas and is considered the most trustworthy source of news and information in the area according to research. Being On Your Side for the community is the guiding principle of WBTV and helps drive its award-winning newscasts and quality local journalism. Visit to learn more.

Job Summary/Description:

WBTV is looking for an experienced creative and talented assignment editor. Were looking for a self-motivated positive-thinking excellent communicator who can work independently and as part of a team. Strong organizational skills are a must.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) the following:

- Daily planning and deployment of field resources
- Content creation for all platforms
- Effective response during breaking news situations
- Generate story ideas through various sources; discern credible news tips
- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Schedule flexibility is a must. This is a full-time hourly position and may include working overnight holidays and weekends as well as some overtime.
- Please apply online and attach your resume with a cover letter.

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 theGray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WBTV-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.