Job Summary / Description :
WSFA News in Montgomery, Alabama is looking for an aggressive 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 are not limited to :
- Plan and execute multiplatform news coverage
- Assist with the daily flow of news to the newsroom for appropriate coverage on-air and on the station's digital / streaming platforms
- 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, and assign news crews
- Develop story ideas, confirm information
- Monitor phone lines, 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 experienceAt least two years working a major market newsroom assignment desk (or equivalent experience)Outstanding editorial skills, interpersonal communication skills, and time management skillsWorking knowledge of AP Style and social media platformsScheduling flexibility is requiredPreferred :
Basic knowledge of video and still photography, and editingExperience with ENPS preferredIf you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to, 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 )
WSFA-TV / Gray Media is a drug-free company