Assignment Editor Jobs in Columbia, MD

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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Managing Editor

EWTN Global Catholic Television Network
Washington, DC (21 miles from Columbia, MD)
10 days ago

EWTN Global Catholic Television Network
Washington, DC (21 miles from Columbia, MD)
10 days ago

MANAGING EDITOR Location: Washington, DC ( not remote-eligible ) HOW YOU WILL IMPACT THE BIG PICTURE: EWTN News is currently looking to fill two Managing Editor roles in the Washington, DC office....

Production Associate (Cylinder Filler)

Dundalk, MD (20 miles from Columbia, MD)
8 hours ago

Dundalk, MD (20 miles from Columbia, MD)
8 hours ago

R10067493 Production Associate (Cylinder Filler) (Open) Location: Dundalk, MD - Filling industrial How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? The Cylinder Filler will be responsible for safely handling and...

Production Associate (2nd Shift)

Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
12 hours ago

Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
12 hours ago

Requisition ID: 885339 Position: Full-Time Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information If youve worn a pair of glasses, weve already met. We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and...

Associate Producer, D.C. Bureau

Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
12 hours ago

Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
12 hours ago

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY Fox News MediaFOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer...

Retail Warehouse & Production Associate

Hyattsville, MD (18 miles from Columbia, MD)
2 days ago

Hyattsville, MD (18 miles from Columbia, MD)
2 days ago

Retail Warehouse & Production Associate** **Pay Range: Our starting pay ranges from $15.00 to $15.81 depending on job duty/position.** **$15.00 = Sales Clerk, Designated Sales Clerk, Custodian,...

Production Associate

Severn, MD (11 miles from Columbia, MD)
2 days ago

Severn, MD (11 miles from Columbia, MD)
2 days ago

Production Associate Job Description We are looking for a dedicated Production Associate to join our team. This role involves working the night shift from 10pm to 6am, Monday through Friday. The...

Savers / Value Village Careers - Retail Warehouse & Production Associate

Columbia, MD
2 days ago

Columbia, MD
2 days ago

Description Position at 2nd Ave Thrift Job Title: Retail Warehouse & Production Associate Pay Range: Our starting pay ranges from $16.00 to $16.87 depending on job duty/position. $16.00 = Sales...

Plaza Library Programming Associate

Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
3 days ago

Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
3 days ago

About Our Job DPL is hiring a Library Programming Associate for the Hampden Branch. In this position, DPL's Plaza and Language Services (PLS) team collaborates with Denver's multicultural...

Production Associate - Garment Hanger/Inspector

Landover, MD (19 miles from Columbia, MD)
4 days ago

Landover, MD (19 miles from Columbia, MD)
4 days ago

Requisition Number: 199682 Job Description Cintas is seeking a Production Associate - Garment Hanger/Inspector to support the Rental Division. The Garment Hanger/Inspector is responsible for...

Production Associate

Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
9 days ago

Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
9 days ago

We are looking to hire a Production Assistant for a client in the Baltimore Area. The Production Assistant's primary responsibility is to support and assist the production team as necessary during...

Production Associate - Now Hiring

Pikesville, MD (14 miles from Columbia, MD)
11 days ago

Pikesville, MD (14 miles from Columbia, MD)
11 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...

Associate Producer, SiriusXM FC - Part Time

Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
13 days ago

Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
13 days ago

Who We Are: SiriusXM and its brands (Pandora, SiriusXM Media, AdsWizz, Simplecast, and SiriusXM Connect) are leading a new era of audio entertainment and services by delivering the most compelling...

Radio Assistant News Director

Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
13 days ago

Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
13 days ago

HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service....

Associate Producer, The National News Desk

Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
14 days ago

Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
14 days ago

We are looking for a dynamic Associate Producer for a Washington, D.C.-based national evening newscast. Our goal is to offer audiences on multiple platforms something different. The kind of...

Studio Manager/Senior Cinematographer, News Video

Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
14 days ago

Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
14 days ago

The** **mission ( **of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It's why we have a...

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Assignment Editor Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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