Assignment Editor

Job Description

Assignment Editor

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 nation's 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. Gray's 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 WLUC:
WLUC has been a fixture in Upper Michigan for over 65 years. Our newscasts on NBC and FOX have a heavy focus on local news and dominate the market.
The U.P. is a recreational paradise. Winter, summer, spring, or fall, if you enjoy the outdoors, this is the place for you. Ten minutes from anywhere, you'll find a trail, river, lake, or event to capture your desire. The small town setting is peaceful and safe, but still has the big city entertainment and dining experiences. But it's the people of Upper Michigan who make this area stand out. They're friendly, helpful, honest, and fun.
Job Summary/Description:
TV6 & FOX UP is looking for an Assignment Editor to join our news team. There's a heavy emphasis on writing and finding news stories for on-air and online. This person works hand-in-hand with the Assignment Manager, Digital Content Manager, and Assistant. News Director, and News Director.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Working with Assignment Manager to plan daily coverage for reporters
- Generate story ideas daily based on timeliness and relevance to the UP audience
- Keep track of necessary follow-ups for stories we've already covered
- Write on-air and digital content when needed, utilizing AP style guidelines and impeccable grammar
- Maintain a professional and unbiased persona while interacting with community members on the phone, in email, in person, and on social media
- Maintain a professional appearance, setting a positive example for MMJs/videographers
- Occassionally edit short, on-air scripts and videos
- Call on breaking news or follow-up information for developing stories
Qualifications/Requirements:
- A command of the English language, spelling, and grammar is required.
- The right individual will have a keen eye for news and storytelling, with strong ideas for how to translate those stories to our different platforms (broadcast, web, social media, live streams, etc.)
- A strong grasp of the English language, spelling, and grammar is a MUST!
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)
WLUC-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.
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-bxxjv6-216-73-216-71-42 in your application.