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Tv News Assignment Editor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Assignment Editor WMTW-TV, the ABC affiliate in Portland, Maine has an opening for someone who ... You will report to the News Director. Responsibilities * Listen to multiple police scanners which ...

Assignment Editor WMTW-TV, the ABC affiliate in Portland, Maine has an opening for someone who ... You will report to the News Director. Responsibilities * Listen to multiple police scanners which ...

You must have a take charge attitude for breaking news - coordinating crews and resources in real ... Verify facts and uphold Hearst Television's strict journalist standards to support producers ...

Assignment Editor WMTW-TV, the ABC affiliate in Portland, Maine has an opening for someone who ... You will report to the News Director. Responsibilities * Listen to multiple police scanners which ...

Assignment Editor WMTW-TV, the ABC affiliate in Portland, Maine has an opening for someone who ... You will report to the News Director. Responsibilities * Listen to multiple police scanners which ...

Assignment Editor WMTW-TV, the ABC affiliate in Portland, Maine has an opening for someone who ... You will report to the News Director. Responsibilities * Listen to multiple police scanners which ...

Assignment Editor

Washington, DC · On-site

$35.50 - $35.86/hr

... our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week ... Assignment Editor (Regular Full-Time) WTTG/WDCA - FOX 5 DC/FOX 5 Plus If you are a strategic, fast ...

Assignment Editor WMTW-TV, the ABC affiliate in Portland, Maine has an opening for someone who ... You will report to the News Director. Responsibilities * Listen to multiple police scanners which ...

Assignment Editor WMTW-TV, the ABC affiliate in Portland, Maine has an opening for someone who ... You will report to the News Director. Responsibilities * Listen to multiple police scanners which ...

You must have a take charge attitude for breaking news - coordinating crews and resources in real ... Verify facts and uphold Hearst Television's strict journalist standards to support producers ...

You must have a take charge attitude for breaking news - coordinating crews and resources in real ... Verify facts and uphold Hearst Television's strict journalist standards to support producers ...

You must have a take charge attitude for breaking news - coordinating crews and resources in real ... Verify facts and uphold Hearst Television's strict journalist standards to support producers ...

You must have a take charge attitude for breaking news - coordinating crews and resources in real ... Verify facts and uphold Hearst Television's strict journalist standards to support producers ...

You must have a take charge attitude for breaking news - coordinating crews and resources in real ... Verify facts and uphold Hearst Television's strict journalist standards to support producers ...

WGA Assignment Editor

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$80.15K - $85K/yr

The CBS News 24/7 Network is seeking a WGA Assignment Editor to work in its New York City Broadcast ... CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com ...

The CBS News 24/7 Network is seeking a WGA Assignment Editor to work in its New York City Broadcast ... CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com ...

You will be engaged in the newsroom, assisting producers, editors, assignment editors, reporters ... news stories About Us Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio ...

ASSIGNMENT EDITOR CBS 62 (WWJ-TV) and CW50 (WKBD-TV), the CBS News and Stations owned & operated in the #14 television market Detroit, is seeking a skilled news professional who is committed to ...

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... news environment. Candidate must be detail focused and able to multi-task. We're looking for ... WHDH-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The expected salary range for this position is $16.00 to ...

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How much do tv news assignment editor jobs pay per year?

As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for tv news assignment editor in the United States is $107,640.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,000.00 and $166,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Tv News Assignment Editor vs Tv News Producer?

AspectTv News Assignment EditorTv News Producer
Primary RoleAssigns and coordinates news stories, manages newsroom workflowCreates, plans, and oversees the overall news program content
CredentialsJournalism degree or related experience, strong editing skillsJournalism or communications degree, storytelling and production skills
Work EnvironmentNewsroom, fast-paced, collaborativeNewsroom, creative and managerial
Industry UsageCommonly used in TV stations, news organizationsUsed across TV stations, production companies

The Tv News Assignment Editor focuses on assigning and coordinating news stories within the newsroom, ensuring timely coverage. The Tv News Producer oversees the entire news program, shaping content and managing production. While both roles require journalism knowledge and newsroom experience, the Assignment Editor is more involved in story allocation, whereas the Producer handles overall program planning and execution.

What states have the most Tv News Assignment Editor jobs? States with the most job openings for Tv News Assignment Editor jobs include:
Infographic showing various Tv News Assignment Editor job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 25% Locum Tenens, 13% As Needed, 50% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 6% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,640 per year, or $51.8 per hour.
Assignment Editor

Assignment Editor

Hearst

Westbrook, ME • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago


Hearst rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 24 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

48th of 64 rated media


Job description

Assignment Editor

WMTW-TV, the ABC affiliate in Portland, Maine has an opening for someone who wants to win each day in the role of Assignment Editor. 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 multiple police scanners which cover more than a dozen agencies throughout our market-must have great "scanner ears"
  • Gather and organize press 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
  • Willing to work a variety of shifts including weekends and nights
  • Related military experience will be considered
  • 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 your and your family's needs
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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