Assignment Editor Salary in Dallas, TX

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How much does an Assignment Editor make in Dallas, TX? The average Assignment Editor salary in Dallas, TX is $95,294 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $84,289 and $108,878. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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What is an Assignment Editor?

In journalism, an Assignment Editor is an editor â€“ either at a newspaper, or radio or television station â€“ who selects, develops and plans reporting assignments, either news events or feature stories, to be covered by reporters. An Assignment Editor often fields calls from the public, who give news tips, or information about a possible story or event to be covered. Sometimes, these calls may: Alert editors about a disaster â€“ perhaps something as minor as a car accident or as major as a large industrial fire with mass casualties. Be someone wishing to make a complaint about corporate o...

Source: Wikipedia (as of 09/06/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

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Assignment Editor - Part Time

WHDH-TV - Boston , MA

7NEWS in Boston is looking for a motivated assignment editor who thrives in a fast-paced, breaking news environment. Candidate must be detail focused and able to multi-task. We're looking for an ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 2 days ago

Freelance Assignment Editor

Fox Service Company - New York , NY

The Freelance Assignment Editor will work closely with field producers and line producers, as well as other Fox News units, to integrate coverage throughout all Fox News platforms. A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR ...

Lensa - 3 days ago

Overnight Assignment Editor

Fort Myers Broadcasting Co - Fort Myers , FL

Overnight Assignment Editor Company Overview: Fort Myers Broadcasting is a prominent media organization committed to delivering comprehensive and reliable news coverage to the Southwest Florida ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 66 days ago

Assignment Desk Editor

Weigel Broadcasting Co. - Milwaukee , WI

WDJT-TV, Weigel Broadcasting's CBS affiliate in Milwaukee Wisconsin, is searching for an Assignment Desk Editor. A successful candidate must be extremely organized with an aptitude for logistics and ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 56 days ago

Executive Editor

Skyword - Boston , MA

Description The Executive Editor is a highly organized and skilled editor, consultant, and ... Collaborate with professional services managers to develop assignment summaries for each piece of ...

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Executive Editor, Quartz

G/O Media - New York , NY

The ideal candidate has strong news judgment, sharp assignment and story editing skills, a collaborative spirit combined with a decisive approach, and a deep understanding of digital best practices ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 22 days ago

What does an Assignment Editor do?

Common responsibilities of an Assignment Editor

Gather information about news as it develops and communicate it effectively and accurately to the production team.

May 06, 2023

Demonstrated ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions, act decisively and successfully manage multiple assignments concurrently in a high pressure, breaking news, environment.

January 04, 2023

Assisting in the efficient operation of the assignment desk, including assigning reporters and crews, assisting with story development.

January 27, 2023

Post daily to all digital platforms and social media including attaching images and streaming video.

April 23, 2023

Understanding and/or willingness to learn basics of digital producing, including but not limited to, writing and publishing local content and breaking news to the station's website-drafting and publishing posts for the station's social media accounts.

May 04, 2023

Monitor and maintain a list of road work, local sporting events, parades, fairs, marathons, etc that can affect future traffic patterns.

May 09, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Assignment Editor in Dallas, TX

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

84289

108878

95294

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

87591

115713

99529

What is the average salary for Assignment Editor in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Assignment Editor in Dallas, TX. The base salary for Assignment Editor ranges from $84,289 to $108,878 with the average base salary of $95,294. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $87,591 to $115,713 with the average total cash compensation of $99,529.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$95,294	$84,289 - $108,878
Bonus	$4,235	$3,302 - $6,834
Total Pay	$99,529	$87,591 - $115,713

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Assignment Editor Salary Near Dallas, TX

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Dallas, TX
CITY, STATE Garland, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,844 - $109,595	COMPARE TO Dallas, TX
CITY, STATE Grand Prairie, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,662 - $109,360	COMPARE TO Dallas, TX
CITY, STATE Irving, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,844 - $109,595	COMPARE TO Dallas, TX
CITY, STATE Richardson, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,844 - $109,595	COMPARE TO Dallas, TX
CITY, STATE Mesquite, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,754 - $109,478	COMPARE TO Dallas, TX
CITY, STATE Carrollton, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,799 - $109,537	COMPARE TO Dallas, TX

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About Dallas, Texas

Dallas (/ˈdæləs/), officially the City of Dallas, is a city in the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of Dallas County, with portions extending into Collin, Denton, Kaufman and Rockwall counties. With an estimated 2017 population of 1,341,075, it is the ninth most-populous city in the U.S. and third in Texas after Houston and San Antonio. It is also the eighteenth most-populous city in North America as of 2015. Located in North Texas, the city of Dallas is the main core of the largest metropolitan area in the Southern United States and the largest inland metropolitan area in the U.S. that lacks ...

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