Job Description
About Gray Media:
Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About WANF:
WANF (previously WGCL/CBS46) has served Atlanta communities for more than 50 years with local news, weather, sports, and entertainment. WANF (CBS) & WPCH (CW) are owned by Gray Television, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Would you like to work in the #6 market in a city with a thriving economy and a vibrant culture? WANF and WPCH provide the community with award-winning local news coverage, dedicated community service, and effective marketing solutions for area businesses. Come to Atlanta for the opportunity. The energy. The chance to dream where there's space to contribute. Where creatives, universities, entrepreneurs, and the world's biggest brands intersect. Atlanta has a unique culture all its own with a young population, a bustling city center packed with urban parks and amenities, and famously walkable neighborhoods.
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 not limited to):
- Assist with the daily flow of news to the newsroom for appropriate coverage on-air and on the station's digital/ streaming platforms
- Plan and execute multiplatform weekend news coverage; assist with planning and execution of weekday coverage
- 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, 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:
- Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience
- At least two years working a newsroom, mid to major market experience preferred
- Outstanding editorial skills, interpersonal communication skills, and time management skills
- Working knowledge of AP Style and social media platforms
Preferred:
Experience as a broadcast or digital producer, photographer, or reporter/ MMJ
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, 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.
Experience
Preferred- 2 year(s): At least two years working a major market newsroom assignment desk (or equivalent experience)
Education
Preferred- Bachelors or better in Journalism or related field
Motivations
Preferred- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals