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  1. The Assignment Editor 2.0: More Collaboration, Newer Tools

    Assignment editors, stalwarts of the TV newsroom, are evolving into a more digitally centric, collaborative and decentralized force, and their time-honed skills of scrutiny and being the newsroom's trusted gatekeepers are more important than ever. Above, the assignment desk at KNTV-KSTS San Francisco. ( Photo by Gonzo Rojas) Cater Lee. Back ...

  2. With KCBS's 'The Desk,' Assignment Editors Tell The Story

    The Desk, a new initiative from KCBS Los Angeles, puts assignment editors on camera to follow breaking stories as information comes into the newsroom. The station says its "transparency and authenticity" are already resonating with viewers. Read the full story. Less than 25 minutes after an SUV plowed into more than two dozen sheriff's ...

  3. Assignment Editor: Job Description, Newsgathering Tips

    Charlie Bragale, an assignment manager who has worked at WRC-TV in Washington since 1988, has seen many changes in technology, but his assignment desk has always been crucial to newsgathering. He calls his assignment editors "off-air reporters," talking to sources and conveying updates to news crews and production staff.

  4. The Core of News Gathering: The Role of Assignment/Input Desks in TV

    In today's media landscape, viewers have countless options for news consumption. The assignment/input desk plays a critical role in keeping the channel competitive by consistently delivering high-quality, reliable, and engaging news content. Conclusion. The assignment/input desk is the core of news gathering and input management in a TV newsroom.

  5. How to Be News Assignment Desk Coordinator

    Qualifications for a News Assignment Desk Coordinator typically include a bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field. Strong organizational and multitasking skills, knowledge of news stories and sources, and familiarity with computer software and databases are also important.

  6. Assignment Editor Job Description: Salary, Skills, & More

    An assignment editor works at the assignment desk, which is the nerve center of any newsroom. This is where newsroom staff members monitor multiple sources for breaking news, including police and fire scanners. ... When possible news arises, the assignment editor works with reporters, photographers, producers, and other staff members to assign ...

  7. What do Local TV Journalists Do? Behind the Scenes of a Newsroom

    Assignment desk editors can be your first hurdle to getting news coverage. Think of these workers as the organizers of TV news stations. Assignment desk editors comb through daily press releases, answer station phone calls and emails, act as the central hub of communication among newsroom members and often decide what stories are worth pursuing ...

  8. How To Run A Great Assignment Desk

    How To Run A Great Assignment Desk. Ruthanne Gordon, senior planning manager at Nexstar's WXIN-WTTV Indianapolis, explains how to best manage the torrent of information that comes over the assignment desk's transom, along with how to build strong relationships with community sources and the newsroom's other journalists. Watch more of ...

  9. Career Spotlight: What I Do as a TV News Assignment Editor

    My name is Alex Yoder and I am an assignment editor for WCTV Eyewitness News, the CBS television station in Tallahassee, Florida. I have worked for WCTV for just over two years. As assignment ...

  10. Your Ultimate Guide To Understanding News Desks

    Key Takeaways: News desks play a pivotal role in shaping the news we consume in the U.S. Journalists and editors collaborate and communicate through news desks to ensure news accuracy and timeliness. Efficient news desk organization and management are crucial for smooth news operations. Physical workspaces of journalists, commonly known as ...

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  12. Assignment Desk Editor Tv jobs

    Assignment Desk Editor. Weigel Broadcasting Co. Milwaukee, WI 53214. Pay information not provided. Easily apply. Duties include monitoring scanner traffic, helping the team to manage daily assignments, reaching out for information to update our stories, assisting reporters…. Posted 30+ days ago ·.

  13. Fox News Channel Streamlines Assignment Desk

    By Molly Stark Dean on Oct. 20, 2010 - 3:58 PM. In a move meant to streamline the assignment desk, Fox News Channel is re-assigning field producer Ian Rafferty, and has named him to lead the Fox ...

  14. A Comprehensive Guide to News Assignment Editor Careers

    Delve into the dynamic world of news assignment editors and uncover the skills, responsibilities, and steps to launch a rewarding career in journalism. From organizational prowess to effective communication, explore the essential skills required. Understand the pivotal role of news assignment editors in coordinating breaking news, managing deadlines, and ensuring a seamless newsroom operation.

  15. Andrew Gillies

    Andrew is a Digital Content Producer and Assignment Desk for News Channel 3-12. New to journalism, Andrew grew-up in Bakersfield, California before moving to Virginia where he received his B. A ...

  16. News Assignment Editor: What Is It? and How to Become One?

    The responsibilities of a news assignment editor at a newspaper, digital news source, radio, or TV news program are to identify newsworthy stories and assign reporters, photographers, or TV crews to cover each story. As a news assignment editor, you coordinate with internal resources as well as subjects, PR personnel, and other managers to ...

  17. Newsroom

    A newsroom is the central place where journalists—reporters, editors, and producers, associate producers, news anchors, news designers, photojournalists, videojournalists, associate editor, residence editor, visual text editor, Desk Head, stringers along with other staffers—work to gather news to be published in a newspaper, an online newspaper or magazine, or broadcast on radio ...

  18. $19-$30/hr News Assignment Desk Jobs (NOW HIRING) Aug 2024

    KSL TV Assignment Desk Editor (Part-time/On-Call) KSL Broadcast Group Salt Lake City, UT. Quick Apply. $16 to $20 Hourly. Part-Time. The Assignment Desk Editor will gather, disperse and coordinate coverage of news across all of the DMC platforms and act as the central hub of the newsroom for gathering and providing information and ...

  19. Tv Assignment Editor jobs

    NewsNation Weekend Overnight Assignment Desk Editor (New York) Nexstar Broadcasting. New York, NY. $80,000 - $100,000 a year. Full-time. 10 hour shift + 2. The Weekend Overnight Assignment Desk Editor will help ensure that the network is well positioned to cover the day's top stories during our weekend morning news….

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  21. Assignment Desk Editor

    Responsibilities. The Assignment Desk Editor will find, follow, and cover the news of the day and gather stories and elements for dissemination to NBC and News Channel affiliates and clients. This is a fulltime staff job. Job Duties: • Respond quickly to breaking news. • Work with all NBC entities and News Channel clients to gather the day ...

  22. Freelance Desk Assistant

    OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY Fox News Media FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), F... See this and similar jobs on Glassdoor

  23. "Secretive" Russian EW system could be behind NATO GPS jamming

    Russia may be using a "secretive" electronic warfare (EW) system in its western outpost at Kaliningrad as widespread reported GPS disruptions plague NATO members on the alliance's eastern flank ...

  24. television news assignment editor jobs

    Assignment Editor. Spectrum. New York, NY 10011. Typically responds within 1 day. $24.30 - $53.40 an hour. Full-time. Weekends as needed + 1. Experience: Assignment desk experience in a television newsroom - 4+ years. Responding to breaking news quickly and effectively; organizing numerous live field….

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    CoinDesk TV has live video coverage of crypto news and the rapidly evolving world of digital finance and its role in the global economy.