ASSIGNMENT EDITOR - WAND

GRAY MEDIA; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA contributions

FSA

Life & disability insurance

Parental leave

Adoption benefits

Relocation PTO

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Employee assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

WAND News is looking for a take-charge Assignment Editor to help manage the day‑to‑day operations of the newsroom. This person needs excellent news judgment, an understanding of newsroom logistics, and the ability to organize and prioritize news content for multiple platforms.

The standout candidate is a news hound and works sources and contacts daily to get information into the newsroom and out to the audience.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in a TV newsroom required (reporter/producer/digital specialist acceptable).
• Journalism or relevant degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set daily news coverage plans from multiple sources.
• Lead daily editorial meetings and pitch stories.
• Prioritize coverage and assign crews for all platforms.
• Lead teams for breaking news coverage.
• Meet quick deadlines and handle multiple tasks.

Skills

News judgment

Deadline management

Fast-paced work

Education

Journalism degree

Tools

Social media monitoring

Job description

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second highest rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

$42,000 - $45,000/year

Shift and Schedule

Mon. - Fri. (or at manager's discretion)
Holidays, weekends, and overtime are possible

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Summary/Description

WAND News is looking for a take-charge Assignment Editor to help manage the day‑to‑day operations of the newsroom. This person needs excellent news judgment, an understanding of newsroom logistics, and the ability to organize and prioritize news content for multiple platforms. The standout candidate is a news hound and works sources and contacts daily to get information into the newsroom and out to the audience.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• - Set the standard for daily news coverage plans, including gathering information from a variety of sources, including scanners, emails, social media, phone calls, viewer tips, and more.
• - Lead daily editorial meetings by sharing possible coverage items, pitching stories, and helping teams collaborate on the best coverage for our audience
• - Prioritize news coverage on all platforms, including assigning crews to stories and news items
• - Lead teams for breaking news coverage on all platforms
• - Must be able to meet quick deadlines and handle multiple tasks regularly

Qualifications/Requirements

• - 2 years' experience in a TV newsroom required (experience as a reporter, producer, or digital specialist is also acceptable)
• - Journalism or relevant degree preferred

WAND-TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company

Additional Info

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with Gray’s employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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