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About Gray Television: Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 86 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better. We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business. About WBTV: WBTV was the first television station to sign on in the Carolinas and is considered the “most trustworthy source of news and information” in the area according to research. WBTV First Alert Weather is the certified most accurate forecast for the market as measured by WeatheRate. Being “On Your Side” for viewers, clients and the community is the guiding principle of WBTV and helps drive its award-winning newscasts and quality local journalism. Visit wbtv.com to learn more Job Summary: WBTV is looking for a managing editor to sit at the helm of day-to-day content gathering operations for the newsroom, managing information flow, leading the editorial process and ensuring the plan is executed on all platforms. The managing editor makes sure nothing falls through the cracks by focusing on content-generation, development, and distribution. The managing editor supervises assignment editors and MMJs and works closely with the executive producers, supervising producers and the digital content manager. This role is ideal for an experienced journalist who is passionate about delivering content on all platforms with the viewer/ user at the center of content decisions. If you are a leader and a coach who motivates and inspires while keeping ALL the plates spinning in the air, we want you on our team! General Responsibilities: • Drives the coverage plan for the day on all platforms from creation to execution • Expedites the flow of information and content coming into the newsroom; works closely with digital and broadcast executive producers to ensure content is distributed quickly and appropriately on all platforms • Initiates feedback regularly for content-generators about creative storytelling and innovation • Works closely with Assistant News Director on coverage planning for significant events (ex. Major trial, elections) • Oversees assignment desk operations/ scheduling/ training • Supervises reporting staff

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in journalism • Assignment desk, field reporting and/or digital experience preferred • Some supervisory experience preferred • Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field preferred • Excellent time management and ability to multitask ◘ Interested applicants can apply online at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings by searching the station call letters (WBTV-TV) and attach your resume

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Gray Television 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 Television 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 Television 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.