About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, PR, Advertising & Marketing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This Associate Assignment Editor role on the national assignment desk supports a fast-paced newsroom covering national, international and political stories. Working on-site in Chicago, you will help gather, verify and prepare editorial elements so producers and on-air talent can tell accurate, compelling stories.

• Research stories and perform outreach to verify information with sources.
• Gather editorial elements (video, audio, photos, documents) and organize assets for editorial teams.
• Maintain direct contact with field teams to coordinate support and confirm live hits.
• Monitor social media and clear user-generated content, following rights and clearances.
• Track competitor coverage across broadcast, cable and digital platforms.
• Occasionally coordinate transmission facilities and satellite bookings for live/taped feeds.
• Use file-sharing platforms to collect and distribute video and other assets.
• Compile editorial and logistics notes for newsgathering and show teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned; be ready to adjust tasks as news develops.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1–2 years of television or multiplatform production experience (including internships).
• Strong news judgment, clear writing skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; a proactive, ideas-driven self-starter.
• Ability and willingness to work extended, modified, weekend and holiday shifts as news demands.
• Familiarity with social media monitoring and basic rights/clearance procedures preferred.
• Ability to work on-site in Chicago and legally authorized to work in the United States.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $37,500 – $45,000 per year (posted per Illinois pay-transparency requirements).
• Full-time benefits may include medical (multiple plan options), dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k) with matching contributions, paid parental leave, life insurance, and more. Part-time employees are eligible for 401(k) and applicable local/state leave plans. Union roles follow their Collective Bargaining Agreement benefits.

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Logistics & Notes (Recruiter best practices)

• This role is onsite in Chicago, IL. Candidates should be prepared for flexible schedules driven by breaking news.
• Careertakes is the recruiting platform supporting this hire; the hiring organization will employ the selected candidate directly (Confidential Client).
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please notify the recruiter.

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Scam Alert

Be cautious of unsolicited requests for money or personal data. Official outreach about this role will come from representatives of Confidential Client through recognized job boards, LinkedIn, or email from an official Confidential Client domain (for example: @confidentialclient.com). Beware of offers or contacts from personal email addresses or unusual messaging platforms.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.