Assignment Editor Jobs in Long Island City, NY

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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Programming Coordinator

Park Avenue Armory
New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
11 hours ago

New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
11 hours ago

Programming Coordinator Park Avenue Armory's Mission: Part American palace, part industrial shed, Park Avenue Armory is dedicated to supporting unconventional works in the visual and performing...

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Associate Producer/Writer, Outnumbered

Fox News Media
New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
13 hours ago

New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
13 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...

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Associate Producer, FOX & Friends

Fox Corporation
New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
22 hours ago

New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
22 hours ago

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY Fox News Media FOX 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...

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Production Associate - Apparel Grader

Cintas
Yonkers, NY (14 miles from Long Island City, NY)
1 day ago

Yonkers, NY (14 miles from Long Island City, NY)
1 day ago

Requisition Number: 227070 Job Description Cintas is seeking a Production Associate Apparel Grader to support the Rental Division. The Apparel Grader is responsible for accurately examining used...

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Enterprise Content Management Consultant - I/ Part-Time Content Producer

Axelon Services Corporation
New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
1 day ago

New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
1 day ago

Part-Time Content Producer (Hybrid - Onsite as needed for events) Summary: Location: New York, NY Duration: 12 Months This is a part-time contract role for approximately 20 hrs/week, with...

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Production Associate - Product Separator - 2nd Shift

Cintas
Port Washington, NY (14 miles from Long Island City, NY)
2 days ago

Port Washington, NY (14 miles from Long Island City, NY)
2 days ago

Requisition Number: 227216 Job Description Cintas is seeking a Production Associate Product Separator to support the Rental Division. The Product Separator is responsible for sorting soiled and...

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Associate Producer, FOX & Friends

Fox News Media
New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
2 days ago

New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
2 days 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...

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News Editor, Reader and Support Strategy

AP
New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
4 days ago

New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
4 days ago

The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all...

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Senior Content Producer

Hogarth Worldwide
New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
4 days ago

New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
4 days ago

Senior Content Producer New York, NY USA About WPP Production We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft...

Hybrid

NewsNation - Associate Producer - Katie Pavlich Tonight

Nexstar
New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
5 days ago

New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
5 days ago

NewsNation is looking for hardworking, creative, and proactive associate producers to work on a daily show on the network. The NewsNation Associate Producer is responsible for contributing story...

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Production Associate

Just Food For Dogs
New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
5 days ago

New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
5 days ago

Job Title: Production Associate Reporting To: General Manager Location: New York, NY (Lincoln Center Kitchen) Company: JustFoodForDogs LLC Job Type: Part-time, Exempt About JustFoodForDogs: At...

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Freelance Production Assistant, FOX Weather

Fox Corporation
New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
5 days ago

New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
5 days ago

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY Fox Weather FOX Weather is a 24/7 ad-supported streaming service operated by FOX News Media. Launched in October 2021, the platform builds upon FOX News Channel's expansive...

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Assistant Editor

New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
5 days ago

New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
5 days ago

We are looking for an Arabic-speaking Assistant Editor for a documentary short. The film follows the annual game of Mehebis, Iraq's national game. The role involves assembling footage in Avid,...

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Production Associate (Childrens Apparel) - Hybrid

New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
5 days ago

New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
5 days ago

Production Associate (Children's Apparel) Job Description: A New York City-based children's apparel and toy company is seeking a detail-oriented Production Associate to support the development and...

Hybrid

Associate Producer, CNN VOD Streaming

Warner Bros. Discovery
New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
6 days ago

New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
6 days ago

The Associate Producer fulfills these responsibilities by utilizing demonstrable technical, editorial, and creative expertise in editing, producing, design and compositing skills, and visual effects...

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Demographic Data for Long Island City, NY

Moving to Long Island City, NY? Find some basic demographic data about Long Island City, NY below.

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Home Value vs Household Income in Long Island City, NY

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Total Population

57,267

Number of Businesses

3,104

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Assignment Editor Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Editor Basics

Use iRise to assemble interactive mockups and build working prototypes with no code! Learn how to create and review prototypes, use the definition center, and work with the editor to create...

Editor Scripting

Editor Scripting can help you customize and extend the Unity editor to make it easier to use on your projects. This tutorial covers the basics of editor scripting, including building custom...

Shooting on Assignment

Go on assignment with Bob Holmes for a front row seat to how he works in the field. Bob Holmes is joined by Marc Silber, as he prepares for and heads out on an assignment to photograph California...