Assignment Editor (DC) Job at On Cue Hire in Washington
On Cue Hire, Washington, DC, United States
Job Title: Assignment Editor
Location: Washington, DC (Onsite)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-3:00 PM
Salary: $105,000-$125,000 annually, based on experience
Job Overview
On Cue Hire has an immediate need for an Assignment Editor for an international news network based in Washington, DC. This position supports a weekday morning shift of 6:00 AM-3:00 PM and plays a critical role in daily editorial decision-making for a fast-paced newsroom covering breaking and political news.
The Assignment Editor will demonstrate strong editorial judgment, sharp news instincts, and a deep understanding of the Washington, DC political landscape. This role is ideal for a newsroom professional who thrives under pressure and can move decisively as stories unfold.
Key Responsibilities
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in the fast-paced nature of political news and takes pride in making sound editorial decisions that drive meaningful coverage in a major news market.
Location: Washington, DC (Onsite)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-3:00 PM
Salary: $105,000-$125,000 annually, based on experience
Job Overview
On Cue Hire has an immediate need for an Assignment Editor for an international news network based in Washington, DC. This position supports a weekday morning shift of 6:00 AM-3:00 PM and plays a critical role in daily editorial decision-making for a fast-paced newsroom covering breaking and political news.
The Assignment Editor will demonstrate strong editorial judgment, sharp news instincts, and a deep understanding of the Washington, DC political landscape. This role is ideal for a newsroom professional who thrives under pressure and can move decisively as stories unfold.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a primary point of contact for incoming news tips, story leads, and public inquiries
- Identify, develop, and assign stories of the day with an emphasis on political and breaking news
- Determine where correspondents and crews need to be, which angles to pursue, and how to secure required assets
- Maintain high editorial standards to ensure accurate, timely, and impactful coverage
- Collaborate closely with producers, reporters, correspondents, and digital teams to align editorial priorities
- Participate in daily editorial meetings and contribute to coverage strategy across platforms
- Ensure urgency, clarity, and accuracy during high-pressure news cycles
- Support newsroom workflows and uphold editorial integrity
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Broadcast, Communications, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a television news environment
- Strong editorial judgment and ability to prioritize multiple stories in a fast-moving newsroom
- Deep familiarity with the Washington, DC political beat
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Strong news instincts with a proactive, detail-oriented approach
- Experience with newsroom systems and editorial tools is a plus
- At least 5 years of newsroom experience required
- Background in assignment desk operations, editorial decision-making, or political news coverage strongly preferred
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in the fast-paced nature of political news and takes pride in making sound editorial decisions that drive meaningful coverage in a major news market.