Intern
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$20/hr
Assignment Desk * Assist team members in gathering news and information. This includes taking and placing telephone calls from reporters, sources, governments agencies and general public * May also ...
Intern
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$20/hr
Assignment Desk * Assist team members in gathering news and information. This includes taking and placing telephone calls from reporters, sources, governments agencies and general public * May also ...
Intern (Fall)
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$20/hr
Assignment Desk * Assist team members in gathering news and information. This includes taking and placing telephone calls from reporters, sources, governments agencies and general public * May also ...
Intern (Fall)
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$20/hr
Assignment Desk * Assist team members in gathering news and information. This includes taking and placing telephone calls from reporters, sources, governments agencies and general public * May also ...
Assignment Desk Editor & Producer
Teaneck, NJ · On-site
$66K - $72K/yr
The Local Media News team at TelevisaUnivision in New York is looking for an Assignment Desk Editor ... You will report to the Assistant News Director. ABOUT YOU: You should be a strategic and creative ...
Assignment Desk Editor & Producer
Teaneck, NJ · On-site
$66K - $72K/yr
The Local Media News team at TelevisaUnivision in New York is looking for an Assignment Desk Editor ... You will report to the Assistant News Director. ABOUT YOU: You should be a strategic and creative ...
Intern (Fall)
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$20/hr
Assignment Desk * Assist team members in gathering news and information. This includes taking and placing telephone calls from reporters, sources, governments agencies and general public * May also ...
Intern (Fall)
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$20/hr
Assignment Desk * Assist team members in gathering news and information. This includes taking and placing telephone calls from reporters, sources, governments agencies and general public * May also ...
Intern
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$20/hr
Assignment Desk * Assist team members in gathering news and information. This includes taking and placing telephone calls from reporters, sources, governments agencies and general public * May also ...
Intern
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$20/hr
Assignment Desk * Assist team members in gathering news and information. This includes taking and placing telephone calls from reporters, sources, governments agencies and general public * May also ...
Assignment Desk * Assist team members in gathering news and information. This includes taking and placing telephone calls from reporters, sources, governments agencies and general public * May also ...
Assignment Desk * Assist team members in gathering news and information. This includes taking and placing telephone calls from reporters, sources, governments agencies and general public * May also ...
Intern
$20/hr
Assignment Desk * Assist team members in gathering news and information. This includes taking and placing telephone calls from reporters, sources, governments agencies and general public * May also ...
Intern
$20/hr
Assignment Desk * Assist team members in gathering news and information. This includes taking and placing telephone calls from reporters, sources, governments agencies and general public * May also ...
Intern
$20/hr
Assignment Desk * Assist team members in gathering news and information. This includes taking and placing telephone calls from reporters, sources, governments agencies and general public * May also ...
Intern
$20/hr
Assignment Desk * Assist team members in gathering news and information. This includes taking and placing telephone calls from reporters, sources, governments agencies and general public * May also ...
Intern (Fall)
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$20/hr
Assignment Desk * Assist team members in gathering news and information. This includes taking and placing telephone calls from reporters, sources, governments agencies and general public * May also ...
Intern (Fall)
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$20/hr
Assignment Desk * Assist team members in gathering news and information. This includes taking and placing telephone calls from reporters, sources, governments agencies and general public * May also ...
Intern
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$20/hr
Assignment Desk * Assist team members in gathering news and information. This includes taking and placing telephone calls from reporters, sources, governments agencies and general public * May also ...
Intern
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$20/hr
Assignment Desk * Assist team members in gathering news and information. This includes taking and placing telephone calls from reporters, sources, governments agencies and general public * May also ...
Assignment Desk * Assist team members in gathering news and information. This includes taking and placing telephone calls from reporters, sources, governments agencies and general public * May also ...
Assignment Desk * Assist team members in gathering news and information. This includes taking and placing telephone calls from reporters, sources, governments agencies and general public * May also ...
Intern
$20/hr
Assignment Desk * Assist team members in gathering news and information. This includes taking and placing telephone calls from reporters, sources, governments agencies and general public * May also ...
Intern
$20/hr
Assignment Desk * Assist team members in gathering news and information. This includes taking and placing telephone calls from reporters, sources, governments agencies and general public * May also ...
Assignment Desk * Assist team members in gathering news and information. This includes taking and placing phone calls from reporters, sources, governments agencies and general public. * May also ...
Assignment Desk * Assist team members in gathering news and information. This includes taking and placing phone calls from reporters, sources, governments agencies and general public. * May also ...
WGA Assignment Editor
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$80.15K - $85K/yr
Covers the CBS News 24/7 assignment desk (including answering phones) * Build, prioritize and ... studios and transmissions * Assist in clearing video and securing guests and witnesses
WGA Assignment Editor
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$80.15K - $85K/yr
Covers the CBS News 24/7 assignment desk (including answering phones) * Build, prioritize and ... studios and transmissions * Assist in clearing video and securing guests and witnesses
The Front Desk Assistant is a critical revenue support function responsible for managing inbound opportunities, optimizing client flow, and ensuring zero leakage across leads, calls, and walk-ins.
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The Front Desk Assistant is a critical revenue support function responsible for managing inbound opportunities, optimizing client flow, and ensuring zero leakage across leads, calls, and walk-ins.
WGA Assignment Editor
$80.15K - $85K/yr
Covers the CBS News 24/7 assignment desk (including answering phones) * Build, prioritize and ... studios and transmissions * Assist in clearing video and securing guests and witnesses
WGA Assignment Editor
$80.15K - $85K/yr
Covers the CBS News 24/7 assignment desk (including answering phones) * Build, prioritize and ... studios and transmissions * Assist in clearing video and securing guests and witnesses
Assignment Desk: * Assist team members in gathering news and information. This includes taking and placing telephone calls from reporters, sources, governments agencies and general public. * May also ...
Assignment Desk: * Assist team members in gathering news and information. This includes taking and placing telephone calls from reporters, sources, governments agencies and general public. * May also ...
Assignment Desk: * Assist team members in gathering news and information. This includes taking and placing telephone calls from reporters, sources, governments agencies and general public. * May also ...
Assignment Desk: * Assist team members in gathering news and information. This includes taking and placing telephone calls from reporters, sources, governments agencies and general public. * May also ...
Assignment Desk: * Assist team members in gathering news and information. This includes taking and placing telephone calls from reporters, sources, governments agencies and general public. * May also ...
Assignment Desk: * Assist team members in gathering news and information. This includes taking and placing telephone calls from reporters, sources, governments agencies and general public. * May also ...
Assignment Desk: * Assist team members in gathering news and information. This includes taking and placing telephone calls from reporters, sources, governments agencies and general public. * May also ...
Assignment Desk: * Assist team members in gathering news and information. This includes taking and placing telephone calls from reporters, sources, governments agencies and general public. * May also ...
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How much do assignment desk assistant jobs pay per hour?
As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for assignment desk assistant in the United States is $15.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $15.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is the difference between Assignment Desk Assistant vs Newsroom Coordinator?
| Aspect | Assignment Desk Assistant | Newsroom Coordinator |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | High school diploma or equivalent; some roles prefer journalism or communication coursework | Similar; often requires related experience or education in journalism or media |
| Work Environment | Newsroom, fast-paced, deadline-driven | Office setting within the newsroom, coordinating staff and resources |
| Primary Responsibilities | Assigning stories, managing reporters' schedules, tracking news developments | Overseeing newsroom operations, coordinating between departments, managing schedules |
The Assignment Desk Assistant primarily focuses on assigning news stories and managing reporters' schedules within the newsroom. In contrast, the Newsroom Coordinator has a broader role in overseeing overall newsroom operations and coordinating between departments. Both roles require similar credentials and work environments, but their scope of responsibilities differs, with the Assistant more involved in story assignment and the Coordinator in operational management.
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Hearst rating
6.7
Based on 24 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
48th of 64 rated media
Job description
Come join KCRA/KQCA TV, the Hearst Television station in Sacramento, as a Newsroom Intern! You will come to understand how a television station functions, the many jobs available and the roles the TV station plays in the community. As an intern, you'll learn what it's like to work with a collaborative team across multiple departments, how we get news on the air and on our digital platforms, and the vital role other departments play at the television station.
Newsroom interns will spend 10 to 12 weeks shadowing and gaining experience in the following departments:
Assignment Desk
- Assist team members in gathering news and information. This includes taking and placing telephone calls from reporters, sources, governments agencies and general public
- May also assist in research and other tasks
TV News Production
- Practice writing and formatting scripts for broadcast
- Time in the field shadowing reporters or anchors at a live report
Digital News Production
- Help research and write content for KCRA digital platforms including the KCRA app, KCRA.com and various social media platforms
- When appropriate, the opportunity to help with photo and video production for digital platforms may be available
- Assist with social media efforts and email communication
Photographers and Logistics
- Assist team members with field work and news gathering
Sports
- Monitor national sports feeds/accounts for any breaking sports news
- Log all sports events recorded by the Sports staff
- Write scripts for daily sportscast
- Research team and player statistics
- Pitch story ideas to sports department
- May accompany reporters on location shoots
Weather
- Analyze weather charts and models
- Prepare daily forecasts
- Produce weather graphics
- Assist meteorologists in gathering critical & breaking weather information and data
- Relay important information to/from News, Assignment Desk, and Web
- Research statistical data
- Practice forecast delivery in-studio
- Assist with social media efforts and email communication
Salary
Interns will get paid $20.00 per hour.
Values in Action
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. 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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
About Hearst
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Industry
Motion picture and video production
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
New York, NY, US
Year founded
1887