Assignment Editor Jobs in Connecticut

An Assignment Editor in the broadcasting industry serves as the primary point of contact for news, stories, and events that the news station covers. They are tasked with deciding what stories are of interest to the audience, assigning reporters and photographers to cover those stories, and ensuring that all assignments are completed on time. They also manage the logistical aspects such as coordinating with other departments, making travel arrangements, and handling other administrative duties. They play a vital role in the newsroom, often juggling multiple tasks at once and making quick decisions under pressure.

Strong communication skills, excellent judgment, multitasking ability, and the capacity to work under intense pressure are critical skills for an Assignment Editor. A degree in journalism, communications, or a related field is often required. Additionally, knowledge of news production software and social media platforms is beneficial. Prior to becoming an Assignment Editor, a person may have roles such as a News Reporter, News Producer, or News Photographer. These roles offer the necessary experience in a newsroom environment and provide a solid understanding of what makes a story newsworthy, both of which are essential for an Assignment Editor.

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Production Associate - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • Newington, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • Newington, CT
  • 2 days ago

Ready to take advantage of growth opportunities at some of the top companies in your area? Reliable production associates who are comfortable working in high-speed environments and motivated by...

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Office Production Assistant

  • Stamford, CT
  • 6 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 6 days ago

ITV America is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Office Production Assistant to support the Production Management team across a variety of unscripted television productions. This temporary...

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Digital Assignment Editor

  • Nexstar
  • New Haven, CT
  • 7 days ago
  • New Haven, CT
  • 7 days ago

The Part-time Digital Assignment Editor is responsible for finding, researching and confirming news content for broadcast and digital platforms....

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Lead Production Associate Board Department - 2nd Shift ONLY

  • Whelen Engineering
  • Chester, CT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chester, CT
  • 30+ days ago

Job Title: Lead Assembler - Board Dept Department: Board Department Schedule: Monday - Friday 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM Facility location: Chester, CT Summary: Performs complex assembly operations and...

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Production Associate - Now Hiring

  • Randstad USA
  • New Britain, CT
  • 30+ days ago
  • New Britain, CT
  • 30+ days ago

Ready to expand your horizons in a safe, collaborative and highly productive work environment? Ready for weekly pay, employee perks and full benefits, too? We're hiring (and training) production...

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Production Assistant

  • Shelton, CT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Shelton, CT
  • 30+ days ago

Looking for a production assistant with professional commercial/corporate/event set experience local to the Shelton area for a documentary style brand video for a client in the area. This role...

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Associate Producer, Studio

  • vineyard vines
  • Stamford, CT
  • 60+ days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 60+ days ago

About Us: vineyard vines is a highly successful, privately held, American clothing and accessory retailer founded in 1998 on Martha's Vineyard by brothers, Shep and Ian Murray. With Shep & Ian...

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Savers / Value Village Careers - Retail Warehouse & Production Associate

  • Savers Thrifts Stores
  • Manchester, CT
  • 60+ days ago
  • Manchester, CT
  • 60+ days ago

Description Position at Savers / Value Village Job Title: Retail Warehouse & Production Associate Who we are: As one of the largest for-profit thrift operators in the United States, Canada and...

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Pre-Production Associate

  • vineyard vines
  • Stamford, CT
  • 60+ days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 60+ days ago

Pre-Production Associate About us: vineyard vines is a highly successful, privately held, American clothing and accessory retailer founded in 1998 on Martha’s Vineyard by brothers, Shep & Ian...

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Senior Editor

  • WWE Corporate
  • Stamford, CT
  • 90+ days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 90+ days ago

Who We Are: TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the worlds premier mixed martial arts...

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Demographic Data for Connecticut

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Salary for Assignment Editor Jobs in Connecticut

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireBroadcasting research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Assignment Editors in Connecticut offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
69.4%
Master's Degree
15.5%
Associate's Degree
5.9%
High School or GED
3.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.3%


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