How much does an Assignment Editor make in Maryland? The average Assignment Editor salary in Maryland is $99,542 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $88,047 and $113,732. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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What is an Assignment Editor?

In journalism, an Assignment Editor is an editor – either at a newspaper, or radio or television station – 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 – 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...

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Dundalk, MD Avg. Salary $99,252 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abell, MD Avg. Salary $106,976 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aberdeen, MD Avg. Salary $97,225 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD Avg. Salary $97,804 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abingdon, MD Avg. Salary $97,321 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Accident, MD Avg. Salary $86,411 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Accokeek, MD Avg. Salary $107,266 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adamstown, MD Avg. Salary $104,949 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allen, MD Avg. Salary $102,631 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Andrews Air Force Base, MD Avg. Salary $107,459 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Job Openings for Assignment Editor in Maryland
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 - 38 days ago
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 - 58 days ago
KVIA-TV - El Paso , TX
This position requires someone with a firm grasp of current events and a working knowledge of broadcast journalism standards and practices, to manage our news gathering efforts. The person in this ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago
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 - 48 days ago
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises - Houston , TX
Directly manage a team of KTMD assignment editors and oversee day-to-day reporter operations for both stations * Embrace diversity of thought in story selection and execution * Enterprise strong ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago
Onward Search - Providence , RI
To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks. To learn more about this Freelance Copywriter/Editor opportunity ...
LinkedIn - 3 days ago
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