Assignment Editor

Job Description

Assignment Editor - WVVA

About WVVA:

Nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains in Nature's Air-Conditioned City, Bluefield, WV, WVVA TV is centrally located to many major markets. The two Virginia's are home to world-class white-water rafting, thousands of miles of hiking trails, skiing and so much more.

WVVA was named Station of the Year five times in eight years with an award-winning team and community service. We embody our slogan ''Here for You.'' We love living here!

Job Summary/Description:

WVVA Television, Inc. in Bluefield, WV is looking for a hard-working and aggressive news Assignment Editor. This person works in the newsroom on the assignment desk managing content on all platforms. The right candidate has solid news judgment and is a great multitasker! The news assignment editor must be the calm in the chaos while evaluating resources, making good news decisions and communicate clearly and effectively under hard deadlines. The Assignment Editor is a key member of our newsroom and is a proven leader and mentor. Position maintains a professional relationship with city, county and state officials was well as law enforcement. WVVA is committed to strong journalism and community service. We are looking for a leader, a coach, and a hands-on assignment editor.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
• Coordinate planning and execution of coverage plan across multiple platforms.
• Managing logistics and resources.
• Newsgathering (including developing story ideas, confirming information, breaking news coverage).
• Create and publish content to digital and social media platforms.
• Monitor scanners and social media.
• Communicate with broadcast and digital producers, field crews.
• Work closely with news management.

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in communications or a related field or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• News judgement.
• Knowledge of news gathering, video and still photography. Editing a plus.
• Excellent people skills.
• Knowledge of ENPS and Edius is preferred.

Interested applicants may 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 that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro employee portal)

WVVA-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior by the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d83k7k-3-15-147-215-42 in your application.