How much does an Assignment Editor make in Pennsylvania? The average Assignment Editor salary in Pennsylvania is $96,356 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $85,229 and $110,092. 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 Stroudsburg, PA Avg. Salary $97,611 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aaronsburg, PA Avg. Salary $93,652 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abbottstown, PA Avg. Salary $94,039 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abington, PA Avg. Salary $101,859 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ackermanville, PA Avg. Salary $101,473 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acme, PA Avg. Salary $90,177 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acosta, PA Avg. Salary $86,701 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adah, PA Avg. Salary $94,521 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adamsburg, PA Avg. Salary $94,714 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adamstown, PA Avg. Salary $96,066 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Job Openings for Assignment Editor in Pennsylvania
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 - 43 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 - 63 days 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 - 53 days 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 - 7 days ago
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 - 19 days ago
Prior experience at an assignment desk. * Experience in local news coverage. * Strong resources and contacts in the community * Solid news judgment and awareness of local and national news. * Ability ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 32 days ago
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