Assignment Editor Jobs in New York

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 - Mat Roller - 2nd Shift

  • Rochester, NY
  • 10 hours ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 10 hours ago

Requisition Number:** 203698 **Job Description** Cintas is seeking a Production Associate Mat Roller support the Rental Division. The Mat Roller is responsible for evaluating the quality of...

Production Associate Forge Shear

  • Medina, NY
  • 10 hours ago
  • Medina, NY
  • 10 hours ago

Use required pneumatic/hand tools to assemble product per Company and customer specifications. Understand associated parts and their relationship to the end product. Must be able to facilitate all...

Production Associate Forge Wheelabrator

  • Medina, NY
  • 10 hours ago
  • Medina, NY
  • 10 hours ago

Responsible for loading and unloading the wheelabrator and stacking the parts from the shaker table into bin. Weigh bins and properly fill out tags. Essential Functions: Pulls tag off boxes going...

Production Associate- Press Operator

  • Medina, NY
  • 10 hours ago
  • Medina, NY
  • 10 hours ago

Responsible for entry level press operations. Essential Functions: Maintain Environmental, Health, & Safety standards in the workplace. Operate Shave Press. Form Press, and Resistance Welder....

Production Assistant, FOX Nation (R50029031)

  • New York, NY
  • 10 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 10 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...

News Editor - North Fork Long Island (PK3-18535414)

  • Greenport, NY
  • 10 hours ago
  • Greenport, NY
  • 10 hours ago

Full Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced, digitally savvy News Editor to lead editorial planning, contribute compelling content, and foster a strong local journalism presence. This role...

Associate Producer/Writer, America's Newsroom (R50028960)

  • New York, NY
  • 15 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 15 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...

News Editor - North Fork Long Island

  • Greenport, NY
  • 17 hours ago
  • Greenport, NY
  • 17 hours ago

Full Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced, digitally savvy News Editor to lead editorial planning, contribute compelling content, and foster a strong local journalism presence. This role...

MovieWeb: News Editor

  • New York, NY
  • 18 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 18 hours ago

Job Order Number: DG0148390 Job Title: MovieWeb: News Editor Company: Valnet Freelance Location: New York, NY Salary: Education: Information Not Provided Experience: Information Not Provided...

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Restaurant Editor, Food & Wine

  • New York, NY
  • 19 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 19 hours ago

Restaurant Editor, Food & Wine Job Description About The Position | Major goals and objectives and location requirements Food & Wine's Restaurant Editor identifies the most compelling stories,...

Production Associate - Garment Sorter

  • Newburgh, NY
  • 21 hours ago
  • Newburgh, NY
  • 21 hours ago

Requisition Number:** 201335 **Job Description** Cintas is seeking a Production Associate - Garment Sorter to support the Rental Division. The Garment Sorter is responsible for safely and...

Production Assistant, FOX Nation (R50028788)

  • New York, NY
  • 22 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 22 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...

Savers / Value Village Careers - Retail Warehouse & Production Associate

  • Centereach, NY
  • 22 hours ago
  • Centereach, NY
  • 22 hours ago

Description Job Title: Retail Warehouse & Production Associate Pay range: $16.50 to $17.40 PLEASE NOTE: New hires may be required to work in a nearby location until construction on new store is...

Associate Producer/Writer, America Reports (R50028687)

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day 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...

Managing Story Editor - Center for Conservation Media Department Background: The Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Center for Conservation Media (Conservation Media) is a full-scale media production...

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Assignment Editor Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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...
Shift Creation and Assignment
Learn how to easily create, manage, and automate the assignment of shifts with our dedicated guide for varied work schedules. This module includes the following lessons: Get to Know Shifts Create...
The Wholesaler's Assignment of Contract
One of the biggest concerns of people wanting to become a wholesaler is "where do i get the contract?" This course will provide the contract that you can use in all 50 states and will give you the...

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Salary for Assignment Editor Jobs in New York

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Highest Education Level

Assignment Editors in New York offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
69.5%
Master's Degree
15.4%
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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