Behind The Scenes: A Look at a Typical Television Newsroom

News Director
Is the visionary who’s responsible for hiring, firing and setting the tone for news coverage.

Assistant News Director
Executes the plans the news director details and makes sure reporters' stories are factually, legally and ethically correct.

Executive Producer
Oversees the producers and is responsible for the look and content of the newscast.

Managing Editor
Oversees the Assignment Editors and makes sure there is a plan for coverage of the big stories.

Assignment Manager
Responsible for juggling reporters and photographers – especially during breaking news

Producers
Decides what stories run where in the newscast and determines the visual look of those stories.

Reporters
Responsible for finding stories and gathering information about those stories.

Assignment Desk
Responsible for day-to-day coverage of news events. Organizes and directs photographers and reporters as events happen and warrant.

Planning Editor
Looks at upcoming events weeks in advance and calls to research those events.