Managing Editor Wdbj

About Gray Media:

Today we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta Georgia. We are the nations largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 markets and Gray Digital Media a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies and the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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 WDBJ:

WDBJ7 WZBJ24 and are a Gray-owned dominant CBS-affiliated media powerhouse in beautiful Roanoke Virginia. Known as Your Hometown Station WDBJ7 and WZBJ24 serve 26 counties across the Blue Ridge Mountain region and produce more than 55 hours of award-winning local news coverage more than any of its competitors in the Roanoke/Lynchburg market.

For 70 years WDBJ7 has been the number one station of choice for viewers from Roanoke to Lynchburg and across the New River Valley.

Job Summary/Description:

WDBJ-TV news group is looking for a newsroom leader with solid news judgment who can juggle multiple tasks and adjust to a constantly changing environment. The ideal candidate can efficiently evaluate resources make good decisions and communicate clearly and effectively under a deadline.

Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Help lead and participate in editorial and planning meetings
- Generate and pitch story ideas
- Create gather develop confirm and set up news coverage
- Keep track of crews in the field and communicate with them during daily newsgathering and breaking news
- Collaborate with other managers on content gathering and planning which includes overseeing daily operations and additional coverage for special events as needed
- Monitor multiple social media accounts to gather content and communicate with news makers
- Gather and organize press releases emails phone calls and viewer tips
- Manage logistics for coverage assignments
- Post assignments in the newsroom planning grid providing specific details and updates for all assignments
- Track and communicate the development of news stories and events
- Work with our broadcast and digital teammates for coordinated coverage which includes writing/editing stories for both platforms
- Work with reporters and producers on story treatment
- Review reporter scripts as assigned
- Develop and maintain news contacts and sources
- Keep the newsroom contact list updated
- Engage in short and long-term planning and maintain a planning calendar
- Answer telephone calls emails and social media messages from the public
- Collaborate with network assignment desks and other affiliates via phone and email
- Upload and share video/sound with field teams affiliates sister stations and/or the networks
- Post breaking and developing news stories on digital platforms
- Be familiar with local newsgathering technology and terminology
- Build and maintain professional working relationships with newsmakers
- Gather information from multiple sources simultaneously and quickly push it out to anchors reporters producers and digital producers
- Be able to remain calm and level-headed during breaking news situations
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Bachelors degree; Communications Journalism or related field required
- Valid drivers license with a good driving record
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrate solid news judgment
- Strong research skills including conducting online research using various search engines
- Ability to stay current with national and local news/weather
- Advanced knowledge of social media & digital platforms
- Knowledge of the television market geography and issues
- Ability to maintain multiple modes of communication and coordinate multiple issues during breaking news and other stressful situations
- Ability to work independently with little supervision
- Ability to remain positive and foster a positive work environment
- Willing to work flexible hours
- Able to collaborate and work well in a team environment
- Maintain strong journalistic ethics; maintain professional and ethical conduct at the station and in the community
- Strong initiative and attention to detail

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)

WDBJ-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 at every location where 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 Grays employees ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.