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About Gray Media :
Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
About KOLO :
KOLO 8 News Now is the ABC, CW, and Telemundo affiliate television station serving the Reno / Sparks area, Northern Nevada, and parts of eastern California. KOLO broadcasts seven hours of news on weekdays. We are also dedicated to serving the community through KOLO Cares, partnering with area non-profit organizations.
Job Summary / Description :
The assignment editor is responsible for keeping track of reporter stories, along with other local spot and breaking news happening in northern Nevada. This person will typically follow up on stories for newscasts and web-related content when further information is needed. The assignment editor is also tasked with finding story ideas and helping organize daily editorial meetings. This role also includes digital content duties that require writing and posting news articles to kolotv.com and KOLO's social media channels.
Duties - (include but not limited to) :
Daily duties include organizing the planning calendar and story ideas / assignments, making phone calls and sending emails for follow-up information, coordinating breaking news coverage, tracking and organizing incoming story ideas, fielding calls to the newsroom, and writing stories for newscasts and the website.
Qualifications / Requirements :
A degree or background in broadcast journalism, or a related field, is preferred. Newsroom experience is a plus. Strong writing and organizational skills are required.
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to Gray Media Careers , you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now" , upload your resume, cover letter, and references.
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 encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
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