assignment editor

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  • Nashville, Tennessee, United States Nashville Ledger Full-time

    Nashville Ledger in Nashville, TN is seeking a full-time Planning/Assignments Editor to lead story development, manage freelancers, and shape assignments across three markets. The role emphasizes strong editorial judgment, copy editing, and both print and digital collaboration. The editor will coordinate with a multi-market desk, oversee brief and feature...


  • United States GRAY MEDIA Full-time

    Gray Media is seeking a decisive Assignment News Editor to lead evening news-gathering operations for KOLO-TV/Gray Media. You will coordinate field crews, monitor breaking developments, and ensure fast, accurate coverage across broadcast, web, and streaming platforms. The ideal candidate brings 2+ years in a commercial newsroom, strong news judgment, and a...


  • Orlando, FL, United States Cox Media Group Full-time

    WFTV Orlando, part of Cox Media Group, seeks an Assignment Editor to lead daily news planning and coverage coordination across broadcast, digital and social platforms. This role requires exceptional judgment, strong communication, and logistics expertise to meet tight deadlines. The editor will collaborate with reporters, photographers and producers, oversee...


  • Chicago, IL, United States Nexstar Broadcasting Full-time

    NewsNation in Chicago seeks an Associate Assignment Editor to join the national assignment desk. You will support coverage of national, international, and political stories from our Chicago office, working with the newsgathering team to verify, gather and push stories to air. The role is an early-career opportunity requiring strong writing, sharp...


  • Denver, Colorado, United States CBS News and Stations Full-time

    #WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in? We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a...


  • Chicago, IL, United States Nexstar Broadcasting Full-time

    NewsNation is seeking an Assignment Desk Editor in Chicago to manage the national assignment desk across morning, dayside, and primetime programming for a 24-7 cable news network. The role requires 5–10 years newsroom experience, a journalism degree, and flexibility to work extended shifts, including weekdays and holidays, with strong writing and...


  • United States MT Newswires Full-time

    MT Newswires is a recognized leader in original and unbiased business and financial news. Covering developed capital markets across North America, Europe, and Asia, MT Newswires’ expanding global network of financial journalists and economists produces real-time, multi-asset class news in over 160 categories to cater to the diverse and evolving needs of...


  • New York, NY, United States Dow Jones Full-time

    The New York Post is seeking an experienced editor for a part-time role (16-24 hours per week) with the Sunday staff. The editor will edit breaking copy and long-form stories in the Post’s tabloid voice for web and Sunday print, mining and assigning stories with a critical eye. You’ll lead a team of reporters, provide clear direction, and ensure coverage...


  • Bethesda, Maryland, United States MT Newswires Full-time

    MT Newswires is a recognized leader in original and unbiased business and financial news. Covering developed capital markets across North America, Europe, and Asia, MT Newswires’ expanding global network of financial journalists and economists produces real-time, multi-asset class news in over 160 categories to cater to the diverse and evolving needs of...


  • Chicago, IL, United States Nexstar Broadcasting Full-time

    NewsNation is seeking an Associate Assignment Editor in Chicago, IL to join the network's newsgathering team and support the national assignment desk from our Chicago offices. This early-career role involves covering national, international, and political stories from across the United States and around the world. The role requires a bachelor's degree in...


  • Albuquerque, NM, United States HEARST PROPERTIES, INC Full-time

    KOAT, the ABC & CBS affiliates in Albuquerque, NM, has an opening for an Assignment Editor who wants to win each day. You will capture the essence of what's happening in the community and help bring it home to our viewers with a take charge attitude for breaking news. You will report to the Assistant News Director and oversee news coverage, coordinating with...


  • Manchester, NH, United States HEARST PROPERTIES, INC Full-time

    Hearst Television's WMUR in Manchester, NH seeks an Assignment Editor to lead coverage, identify enterprise stories, and coordinate news gathering across multiple platforms. You will oversee breaking news, maintain calm under pressure, and report to the News Director. You will listen to police scanners, manage tips, and collaborate with management,...


  • New York, NY, United States Nexstar Broadcasting Full-time

    NewsNation in New York is seeking an Assignment Desk Editor to manage the national assignment desk for the network. You will help cover top stories across the day and coordinate with field teams, producers, and correspondents to deliver compelling content for a 24-7 cable news network. The role is a union position with NewsNation and requires joining the...

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    Raleigh, NC, United States Spectrum Full-time

    This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. Do you take satisfaction in organizing a team of individuals to create a product? Would you like to get some proper news producing experience? If so, send a job application for Assignment Editor to Spectrum News. Spectrum News...

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    Needham Heights, MA, United States Hearst Full-time

    WCVB-TV, the market-leading ABC affiliate in Boston is looking for a sharp, fast-moving Assignment Editor who can help win the day across all platforms – everywhere people turn for the information they need. This role demands someone with strong news judgment, relentless curiosity, and a calm command of breaking news. Top candidates must be able to...

  • Assignment Editor

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    Chicago, IL, United States Nexstar Broadcasting Full-time

    NewsNation is looking for an Associate Assignment Editor to join the network's newsgathering team and work on the national assignment desk from our offices in Chicago. The early-career position is an opportunity to have hands-on role assisting in covering national, international, and political stories from across the United States and around the world....

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    Tacoma, WA, United States Fox News Media Full-time

    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 streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television...

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    Needham Heights, Massachusetts, United States CDS Global Full-time

    Assignment EditorWCVB-TV, the market-leading ABC affiliate in Boston is looking for a sharp, fast-moving Assignment Editor who can help win the day across all platforms – everywhere people turn for the information they need.This role demands someone with strong news judgment, relentless curiosity, and a calm command of breaking news. Top candidates must be...

  • Assignment Editor

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    Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States CDS Global Full-time

    Assignment EditorKOAT, the ABC & CBS affiliates in Albuquerque, New Mexico, 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...

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    Cleveland, OH, United States GRAY Media Full-time

    Gray Media is seeking an experienced Digital Content Producer/Assignment Desk team member for WOIO-WUAB Cleveland. The role requires writing and posting news stories across platforms, engaging with viewers, and coordinating live coverage. You will interact with state/local agencies and assign crews for breaking stories. The ideal candidate has two years in...