ASSIGNMENT EDITOR - WBTV

NAB Leadership Foundation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NAB Leadership Foundation is looking for an experienced and creative assignment editor to join their team in Charlotte, North Carolina. The ideal candidate must be self‑motivated, an excellent communicator, and possess strong organizational skills.

This full-time position involves planning field resources, creating content across platforms, and responding effectively during breaking news. Flexibility is required, including night and weekend work.

Qualifications

• Schedule flexibility is a must.

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 news tips.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Job Summary

WBTV is looking for an experienced, creative, and talented assignment editor. We seek a self‑motivated, positive‑thinking, excellent communicator who can work independently and as part of a team. Strong organizational skills are a must.

Duties/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 news tips
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements

• Schedule flexibility is a must.
• This is a full‑time hourly position and may include working overnight, holidays, and weekends as well as some overtime.

Additional Information

WBTV‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

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.

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