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Hearst

Assignment Manager

Salinas, CA · On-site

$68K - $73K/yr

Gather and organize news releases, emails, phone calls and viewer tips. Decide which of the above will yield compelling content for newscasts * Assist news management with content gathering and ...

Hearst Newspapers

Assignment Manager

Salinas, CA · On-site

$68K - $73K/yr

Gather and organize news releases, emails, phone calls and viewer tips. Decide which of the above will yield compelling content for newscasts * Assist news management with content gathering and ...

Hearst Newspapers

Assignment Manager

Salinas, CA · On-site

$68K - $73K/yr

Gather and organize news releases, emails, phone calls and viewer tips. Decide which of the above will yield compelling content for newscasts * Assist news management with content gathering and ...

Hearst

Assignment Manager

Salinas, CA · On-site

$68K - $73K/yr

Gather and organize news releases, emails, phone calls and viewer tips. Decide which of the above will yield compelling content for newscasts * Assist news management with content gathering and ...

Hearst Television

Assignment Manager

Salinas, CA · On-site

$68K - $73K/yr

Gather and organize news releases, emails, phone calls and viewer tips. Decide which of the above will yield compelling content for newscasts * Assist news management with content gathering and ...

Hearst

Assignment Manager

Salinas, CA · On-site

$68K - $73K/yr

Gather and organize news releases, emails, phone calls and viewer tips. Decide which of the above will yield compelling content for newscasts * Assist news management with content gathering and ...

Hearst Newspapers

Assignment Manager

Salinas, CA

$68K - $73K/yr

Gather and organize news releases, emails, phone calls and viewer tips. Decide which of the above will yield compelling content for newscasts * Assist news management with content gathering and ...

Hearst Newspapers

Assignment Manager

Salinas, CA · On-site

$68K - $73K/yr

Gather and organize news releases, emails, phone calls and viewer tips. Decide which of the above will yield compelling content for newscasts * Assist news management with content gathering and ...

Hearst Television

Assignment Manager

Salinas, CA

$68K - $73K/yr

Gather and organize news releases, emails, phone calls and viewer tips. Decide which of the above will yield compelling content for newscasts * Assist news management with content gathering and ...

Hearst

Assignment Manager

Salinas, CA · On-site

$68K - $73K/yr

Gather and organize news releases, emails, phone calls and viewer tips. Decide which of the above will yield compelling content for newscasts * Assist news management with content gathering and ...

Hearst

Assignment Manager

Salinas, CA · On-site

$68K - $73K/yr

Gather and organize news releases, emails, phone calls and viewer tips. Decide which of the above will yield compelling content for newscasts * Assist news management with content gathering and ...

Hearst

Assignment Manager

Salinas, CA

$68K - $73K/yr

Gather and organize news releases, emails, phone calls and viewer tips. Decide which of the above will yield compelling content for newscasts * Assist news management with content gathering and ...

FOX News Channel

News Photographer

Oakland, CA · On-site

$53.64/hr

... assignment desk and producers. The ideal candidate will have a curiosity for their community and ... Manage and organize raw video files, archive footage, and edited content for future use. * Set up ...

FOX News Network, LLC

News Photographer

Oakland, CA · On-site

$53.64/hr

... assignment desk and producers. The ideal candidate will have a curiosity for their community and ... Manage and organize raw video files, archive footage, and edited content for future use. * Set up ...

KTVU Fox 2

News Photographer

Oakland, CA · On-site

$53.64/hr

... assignment desk and producers. The ideal candidate will have a curiosity for their community and ... Manage and organize raw video files, archive footage, and edited content for future use. * Set up ...

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What is a news assignment manager?

A News Assignment Manager is a professional in a newsroom responsible for coordinating news coverage by assigning stories to reporters, photographers, and other news staff. They act as the central point of communication, deciding which stories to cover, monitoring breaking news, and ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently. Their role is crucial in meeting deadlines, maintaining editorial standards, and adapting to rapidly changing events. News Assignment Managers often collaborate closely with editors, producers, and newsroom leadership to deliver timely and accurate news to the public.

How does a news assignment manager typically collaborate with reporters and producers during breaking news events?

During breaking news events, a News Assignment Manager plays a pivotal role in coordinating the newsroom's response. They quickly assess incoming information, assign reporters and camera crews to appropriate locations, and provide timely updates to producers to ensure accurate coverage. Effective communication and rapid decision-making are crucial, as the Assignment Manager acts as the central point of contact, relaying updates between field staff and in-house teams. This role often requires managing multiple priorities simultaneously and adjusting assignments as new information emerges.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a news assignment manager, and why are they important?

To excel as a News Assignment Manager, you need a background in journalism or communications, strong editorial judgment, and experience in newsroom operations. Familiarity with newsroom management software, content management systems, and broadcast scheduling tools is typically required. Outstanding organizational, decision-making, and communication skills set top performers apart in this role. These capabilities are crucial for effectively coordinating news coverage, managing teams, and ensuring timely, accurate reporting in a fast-paced environment.

What is the difference between News Assignment Manager vs News Producer?

AspectNews Assignment ManagerNews Producer
CredentialsJournalism degree, experience in newsroomsJournalism or communications degree, media experience
Work EnvironmentNewsroom, coordinating assignmentsStudio or field, overseeing content production
Employer & Industry UsageNews organizations, TV stations, online outletsBroadcast stations, online media, TV networks

The News Assignment Manager primarily focuses on coordinating and assigning news stories within a newsroom, ensuring timely coverage. In contrast, a News Producer manages the overall content, including story selection, editing, and broadcast planning. Both roles require journalism experience but differ in daily responsibilities and scope.

What cities in California are hiring for News Assignment Manager jobs?

Cities in California with the most News Assignment Manager job openings:

Infographic showing various News Assignment Manager job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 57% Full Time, and 43% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Assignment Manager

Salinas, CA • On-site

Hearst
Motion Picture and Video Production • 10K+ employees
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$68K - $73K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago

Hearst rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

KSBW-TV, the NBC affiliate in Salinas / Monterey, CA has an opening for someone who wants to win each day in the role of Assignment Manager. You can capture the essence of what's happening in the community and help to bring it home to our viewers. You will have a take charge attitude for breaking news. You find distinctive enterprise stories and oversee news coverage. As a newsroom leader your impact sets us apart. You will report to the News Director.

Responsibilities

  • Listen to police scanners which cover more than a dozen agencies throughout our market-must have great "scanner ears"
  • Gather and organize news releases, emails, phone calls and viewer tips. Decide which of the above will yield compelling content for newscasts
  • Assist news management with content gathering and planning
  • Assist producers, digital editors and reporters with story gathering
  • Keep track of crews in the field and communicate with them
  • Furnish content and post it to all digital platforms-including sending push alerts, Twitter and Facebook post

Requirements

  • Experience listening to police scanners
  • Experience with digital platforms, especially social media. You will monitor multiple social media accounts to gather content and communicate with news makers
  • Either have a working knowledge of FTP or will learn how to FTP video to other stations
  • Familiar with local newsgathering technology and terminology
  • Will maintain professional working relationships with newsmakers
  • Can gather information from multiple sources simultaneously and quickly push it out to anchors, reporters, producers, and digital editors
  • Be able to remain calm and level-headed during breaking news situations
  • Will run morning assignment meeting 
  • Willing to work a variety of shifts including weekends and nights
  • Will need to occasionally fill-in as a producer
  • Related military experience will be considered
  • Bilingual a Plus
  • In-person attendance is required

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

  • Medical | Dental | Vision
  • 401(k) matching
  • Emotional Wellness Support
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • LGBTQ+ Health Services
  • Additional benefits to meet you and your family's needs

The estimated base salary range for this role is between $68,000 and $73,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. 

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.

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