Assignment Manager - Wcax

Gray Media•South Burlington, VT

28d•$55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

WCAX is looking for an experienced newsroom leader with solid news judgment who can juggle multiple tasks and adjust to a constantly changing environment. The ideal candidate must be the calm in the chaos while evaluating resources, making good decisions, and communicating clearly and effectively under a deadline. The successful candidate must be a problem solver, with superior organizational skills, who has the ability to generate original stories and develop follow-up content for upcoming multiplatform distribution.

Requirements

2+ years of newsroom experience; management experience is a plus
Bachelor's degree; Communications, Journalism, or related field required
Valid driver's license with a good driving record
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrate solid news judgment
Maintain strong journalistic ethics; maintain professional and ethical conduct at the station and in the community
Strong initiative and attention to detail
Extensive knowledge of news gathering operations and procedures
Strong research skills, including conducting online research using various search engines
Ability to stay current with national and local news/weather
Advanced knowledge of social media & digital platforms
Knowledge of the television market, geography, and issues
Ability to maintain multiple modes of communication and coordinate multiple issues during breaking news and other stressful situations
Ability to work independently with little supervision
Ability to remain positive and foster a positive work environment
Willing to work flexible hours and work well with coworkers

Responsibilities

Lead and participate in editorial and futures planning meetings
Generate and pitch story ideas
Create, gather, develop, confirm, and set up news coverage using multiple resources and all digital platforms
Dispatch news teams to breaking news and all coverage assignments, as needed
Manage logistics for all coverage assignments, as needed
Post assignments in the newsroom planning grid, providing specific details and updates for all assignments
Track and communicate the development of news stories and events
Work with broadcast and digital producers for coordinated coverage
Work with reporters and producers on story treatment
Develop and maintain news contacts and sources
Keep newsroom contact list updated
Engage in short and long-term planning and maintain a planning calendar
Answer telephone calls and emails from the public and viewers
Collaborate with network assignment desks and other affiliates via phone and email, as needed
Upload and share video with field teams, affiliates, sister stations, and/or the Network, as requested
Offer positive leadership as a member of the news management team, working to continue the strategic and budgetary goals of the news department
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Work morning, evening, weekends, or holidays, as required

Benefits

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