ASSIGNMENT MANAGER -WMC-TV

Job Summary Action News 5 is looking for an Assignment Manager to serve as the nerve center of our newsroom, monitoring police scanners, fielding tips, coordinating reporters and crews, and making real‑time decisions about what stories to cover around the clock. The role demands strong communication, curiosity, and the ability to stay calm under pressure, especially during breaking news, while collaborating closely with producers, reporters, photographers, and managers. This position offers an opportunity to play a critical behind‑the‑scenes role in local news gathering and coverage. Responsibilities Gather and organize press releases, emails, phone calls, and viewer tips Identify compelling stories and engage content for all platforms Monitor emergency scanners, social media, as well as all broadcast and streaming feeds to quickly and accurately confirm information Keep track of crews in the field and communicate with them during daily newsgathering and breaking news Collaborate with other managers on content gathering and planning, which includes overseeing daily operations and additional coverage for special events, as needed Pitch and develop enterprise stories Monitor multiple social media accounts to gather content and communicate with news makers Familiarize yourself with local newsgathering technology and terminology Maintain professional working relationships with newsmakers Gather information from multiple sources simultaneously and quickly push it out to anchors, reporters, producers, and digital producers Be able to remain calm and level‑headed during breaking news situations Qualifications 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 Strong research skills, including conducting online research using various search engines Ability to stay current with national and local news/weather 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 Willing to work flexible hours and work well with coworkers Maintain strong journalistic ethics; maintain professional and ethical conduct at the station and in the community Strong initiative and attention to detail Equal Employment Opportunity 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 the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gray Media