Full Time Job
Assignment Manager
WFIE
- Paid
- Full Time
Job Description
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 105). 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 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.
Your responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:
• 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
Interested applicants can, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, click on ''apply now''. we encourage you to upload your resume and cover letter
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rnb3m3-34-226-141-207-42 in your application.
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Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.