ASSIGNMENT EDITOR - KOTA/KEVN

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 markets measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group, with 46 markets, and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency that offers national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

KOTA/KEVN in Rapid City is a station deeply rooted in the community and committed to local journalism. If you're someone who wants to help us inform, educate, and entertain our audiences across broadcast and digital platforms, then send your resume to us right away.
Take this opportunity to build your career in a place where people come from all over the world to enjoy.

KOTA/KEVN is looking for a 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.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Participate in editorial and planning meetings
* Generate and pitch story ideas
* Create, gather, develop, confirm, and set up news coverage
* Assist in dispatching reporters to breaking news and all coverage assignments
* Assist in managing logistics for coverage assignments
* Post assignments in the newsroom planning grid
* Track and communicate the development of news stories and events
* Work with our broadcast and digital teammates for coordinated coverage, which includes writing/editing stories for both platforms
* Work with reporters and producers on story treatment
* Develop and maintain news contacts and sources
* Keep the newsroom contact list updated
* Answer station phone calls, emails, and social media messages
* Collaborate with other Gray newsrooms, ABC, FOX, and CNN
* Upload and share video/sound for use by other Gray newsrooms, ABC, FOX, and CNN
* Maintain our fleet of vehicles by scheduling repairs, oil changes, and other necessities
* Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree in 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
* Advanced knowledge of social media & digital platforms
* Knowledge of the television market, geography, and issues
* Ability to maintain multiple modes of communication while coordinating breaking news
* 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
* Maintain strong journalistic ethics
* Maintain professional and ethical conduct at the station and in the community
* Strong initiative and attention to detail

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.