Assignment Editor Jobs in Illinois

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

  • Plainfield, IL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Plainfield, IL
  • 12 hours ago

Immediate Openings for Warehouse Production Associates for a temporary project in Plainfield, IL Weekly pay and benefits! Shift Hours: 12 hour shifts 1ST SHIFT 6am - 6:30pm 2ND SHIFT 6pm- 6:30am...

WBBM News Radio Political Editor (Full-Time)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 15 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 15 hours ago

Audacy operates one of the countrys two scaled radio broadcasting groups with leading positions across the countrys largest markets, as well as one of the countrys largest podcast networks and the Audacy...

Production Associate

  • Mitchell, IL
  • 21 hours ago
  • Mitchell, IL
  • 21 hours ago

Hiring for a 1st shift Production Associate!! START IMMEDIATELY $16/hr Job Title: Production Associate Location: Granite City, Illinois, 62040, United States Pay Rate: $16/hr per hour - FIRST...

Production Associate - Urgent Need - $19/hr - Can START - ASAP

  • Salem, IL
  • 21 hours ago
  • Salem, IL
  • 21 hours ago

Hiring** for a Production Associate - urgent need - can start immediately **Shift** **Available and Pay:** + **Night Owls Welcome: Sunday - Thursday, 10:30pm - 7:00am** + **Training Period: All...

Production Associate - $22.55/hr

  • Mount Olive, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Mount Olive, IL
  • 1 day ago

at Georgia Pacific in Mount Olive, Illinois, United States Job Description Your Job Georgia-Pacific is now hiring Production Associates to join our Corrugated facility in Mt. Olive, IL! Salary:...

Production Associate - Picker

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

Requisition Number: 201041 Job Description Cintas is seeking a Production Associate - Picker to work in our Distribution Center. Cintas' Distribution Division is a network composed of distribution...

Production Associate - Emblem Set-Up

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

Requisition Number: 200697 Job Description Cintas is seeking a Production Associate - Emblem Set-Up to work in our Distribution Center. Cintas' Distribution Division is a network composed of...

Production Associate (Cylinder Processor)

  • Cahokia, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Cahokia, IL
  • 2 days ago

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc Production Associate (Cylinder Processor) Location\: Cahokia, IL Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. is seeking a Production Associate to join our team! This role will fill,...

Freelance StudentU Production Assistant - Big Ten Network

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY Fox SportsFOX Sports, the industry leader in live events, is the umbrella entity representing Fox Corporations wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built...

Educator & Programming Coordinator

  • Skokie, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Skokie, IL
  • 2 days ago

Educator & Programming Coordinator Organization:The Talking Farm [more info] Salary:45000.00 Duties and Responsibilities:The Educator & Programming Coordinator will administer, coordinate and...

Production Associate- Pharmaceutical Industry

  • Round Lake, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Round Lake, IL
  • 2 days ago

Cleanroom Technician Job Description Join our team as a Cleanroom Technician, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and safety of production processes in a highly controlled...

Production Associate (Part Time)

  • Addison, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Addison, IL
  • 2 days ago

Overview Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST is the largest and only national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the healthcare market. Acquired by private equity firm Calera Capital in...

Jewelry Television - Broadcast Production Assistant Full-Time & Part-Time

  • Tennessee, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Tennessee, IL
  • 3 days ago

Privately-held with a proven 30-year history, JTV leverages an omni-digital strategy designed to elevate the customer experience through holistic, digitally-driven touch points, including broadcasting...

Junior Producer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

Hey there! We're Fever, the world's leading tech platform for culture and live entertainment, Our mission? To democratize access to culture and entertainment. With our proprietary cutting-edge...

Education Editor

  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

The Opportunity We're looking for a highly skilled editor with strong news judgment and a proven ability to help reporters produce their best work to oversee our award-winning education desk. The...

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Editor Scripting
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Salary for Assignment Editor Jobs in Illinois

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

Highest Education Level

Assignment Editors in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
69.5%
Master's Degree
15.3%
Associate's Degree
5.9%
High School or GED
3.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.3%


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