Assignment Manager

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 WFIE:

14 News, the Tri-State's News and Weather Leader and NBC affiliate is the dominant #1 news team on all platforms in Evansville, Indiana (DMA 107). We go where the news is covering stories in southwestern Indiana, southeastern Illinois, and western Kentucky on air, online, and OTT.

Job Summary/Description:

WFIE is seeking a highly motivated assignment editor to join our news team. This individual is a critical member of our newsroom and will coordinate the planning and execution of daily news coverage. Successful candidates must be well-organized and capable of making sound, split-second decisions. Applicants must also be able to generate original stories, maintain contact lists and story files, as well as develop new contacts with government agencies and public relations representatives.

Duties/Responsibilities include, (but are not limited to):
- Work closely with news managers and producers on coordination of daily story coverage and development
- Newsgathering (including developing original story ideas, confirming information, managing breaking news coverage)
- Coordinate story assignments and communicate information to reporters, photographers, and producers
- Monitor scanners, social media, and other news-generating resources
- Ability to build relationships with community leaders

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Degree in journalism, communications, or related field preferred
- Newspaper or broadcast experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong logistical skills with the ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines
- Minimum of three years of experience in the field preferred

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)

WFIE-TV/Gray Media. is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gxm9ej-18-223-237-75-42 in your application.