Assignment Editor (Part-Time)
Paramount
Minneapolis, MN · Posted October 31, 2026
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Where Minneapolis, MN placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #2Best all-round cities for mid-career professionals in the Midwest74 / 100 · of 17
- #2Best all-round cities for mid-career professionals in the Great Lakes73 / 100 · of 14
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- #4Best all-round cities for remote workers in the Midwest76 / 100 · of 17
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How AI is used in this kind of work
Among editors, AI is already used for some of the tasks. Measured exposure for editors: 25% (some).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
About the job
Deadline-oriented people person to facilitate the coverage of news stories and the assignment of field crews
Assign news stories to reporters and photographers on a daily basis to cover and advance local news for both broadcast and digital
Develop and maintain contacts with law enforcement and fire departments, local government and community organizations to stay updated on current events
Assist with story research and investigation
Coordinate coverage through network affiliates
Listen to and understand scanner traffic
Take in live and recorded feeds from crews in the field
Monitor news tips and grow pool of contacts and sources
Other duties as assigned by news management
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong news judgment
Possess strong organizational skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to quickly prioritize and make decisions, and good problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a diverse staff
Experience with Microsoft Windows including Outlook, iNews, as well as Social Media
Must be available to work any shift required in a 24/7 newsroom including weekends and evenings
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications or related field
1-3 years in a medium or large market
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Hourly Salary Range: $26.56 /hour
CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH O’DONNELL, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations’ top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News’ streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today’s digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.
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Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
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