WSFA 12 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 experience
– At least two years working a major market newsroom assignment desk (or equivalent experience)
– Outstanding editorial skills, interpersonal communication skills, and time management skills
– Working knowledge of AP Style and social media platforms
– Scheduling flexibility is required
Preferred:
– Basic knowledge of video and still photography, and editing
– Experience with ENPS preferred

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings. You may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now” to upload your resume, cover letter, and references.