Assignment Editor Jobs in Bloomfield, NJ

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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Associate Producer, FNC Weekends (R50028233)

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • moments ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • moments ago

FOX Associate Producer, FNC Weekends (R50028233) in New York , New York OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY Fox News Media FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX...

Community Partnerships & Training Editor

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

Community Partnerships & Training Editor New York Public Radio - 2.9 New York, NY Job Details Full-time $115,000 - $130,000 a year 7 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Parental...

Digital Sports Editor

  • New York City, NY (11 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • New York City, NY (11 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Job Description : The New York Post delivers the best in News, Sports, Entertainment and Pop Culture with wit, irreverence, and authority. Over the past 224 years, The Post has evolved into a...

Multimedia Content Producer

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

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Supervising Editor

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Conde Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms....

Freelance Associate Producer (R50028235)

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 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...

Production Assistant, Photography & Videography (R50028229)

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 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...

Digital Production Assistant, Lifestyle

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY Fox News Media FOX 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...

Production Assistant, Photography & Videography

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY Fox News Media FOX 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...

Digital Production Assistant, Lifestyle (R50028230)

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 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...

Production Assistant Manager, CUNY TV CUNY City University of New York - System

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Production Assistant Manager, CUNY TV POSITION DETAILS CUNY TV, the City University of New York?s television station, has been educating and informing viewers for more than three decades,...

Multimedia Content Producer New York University

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Experience using camera equipment and film editing tools....

Production Assistant Manager, CUNY TV

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Production Assistant Manager, CUNY TV POSITION DETAILS CUNY TV, the City University of New Yorks television station, has been educating and informing viewers for more than three decades, remaining...

Graphics Production Associate

  • Garfield, NJ (6 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Garfield, NJ (6 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

We are seeking a dedicated and Graphic Production Associate to join our dynamic team in Garfield, NJ! In this role, you will be responsible for supporting various production processes, ensuring...

Temporary Copy Editor

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description : The New York Post delivers the best in News, Sports, Entertainment and Pop Culture with wit, irreverence, and authority. Over the past 224 years, The Post has evolved into a...

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Assignment Editor Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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...
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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...
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Salary for Assignment Editor Jobs in Bloomfield, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Assignment Editors in Bloomfield, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
69.5%
Master's Degree
15.3%
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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