Assignment Editor: Breaking News & Content Lead

Gray Media, Inc.; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

WBTV is seeking an experienced assignment editor to join the Gray Media team in Charlotte. The role requires initiative, strong communication, and the ability to work independently or with a team.

Daily duties include planning field resources, content creation across platforms, and handling breaking news with quick, accurate edits. Schedule flexibility is essential to meet newsroom needs and event coverage.

Qualifications

• Schedule flexibility is a must.
• Full-time hourly position and may include overnight, holidays, and weekends, plus some overtime.

Responsibilities

• Daily planning and deployment of field resources.
• Content creation for all platforms.
• Effective response during breaking news situations.
• Generate story ideas through various sources; discern credible tips.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Scheduling

Flexibility

Organization

Communication

Job description

WBTV is seeking an experienced assignment editor to join the Gray Media team in Charlotte. The role requires initiative, strong communication, and the ability to work independently or with a team.

Daily duties include planning field resources, content creation across platforms, and handling breaking news with quick, accurate edits. Schedule flexibility is essential to meet newsroom needs and event coverage.