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With KCBS’s ‘The Desk,’ Assignment Editors Tell The Story

The Desk , a new initiative from KCBS Los Angeles, puts assignment editors on camera to follow breaking stories as information comes into the newsroom. The station says its “transparency and authenticity” are already resonating with viewers. Read the full story.

Less than 25 minutes after an SUV plowed into more than two dozen sheriff’s recruits on a jog through Whittier, a city in Los Angeles County, images of the horrific scene were beamed from the KCBS chopper to the station’s airwaves . Details of the unfortunate event were scant but trickling in, with viewers learning what happened about as quickly as the KCBS newsroom was.

Delivering the breaking news was not an anchor or a reporter in the field with a camera crew on that November morning. It was a KCBS assignment desk editor named Mark Liu.

“This is a very chaotic scene,” Liu informed viewers. “I have been listening to this on the radio and my colleagues Esteban and Annette on the assignment desk have been calling Los Angeles sheriffs to get more information as this is unfolding.”

He was able to report that the car that struck the recruits and its driver remained on the scene, so it was not a case of hit-and-run. Liu also said first responders were shutting down lanes of nearby highways to transport the injured to local hospitals.

He tried to figure out what headquarters the cadets were based out of, checking digital maps, which were displayed on the air, and he later surmised that the SUV came to a stop only after crashing into a light pole.

For around 10 total minutes Liu shared the rest of the information he had about the incident with KCBS News morning anchors before they interviewed a retired member of the fire department, who provided insight into what the scene’s first responders appeared to be doing.

The segment was one example of a new KCBS broadcast initiative, The Desk . During morning and evening news shows on KCBS and its sister station KCAL, both of which are CBS-owned, assignment desk editors Liu and Mike Rogers discuss the stories members of the newsroom are working on — breaking news and, sometimes, enterprise stories as well. When producers choose not to interrupt the broadcast, one of the assignment editors may deliver breaking stories on the KCBS website streaming channel.

The Desk is the brainchild of Mike Dello Stritto, VP and news director at KCBS and KCAL. Like so many others in the industry, Dello Stritto has bounced around the country during his career, working in newsrooms in Florida, Tennessee, Nevada and elsewhere. After taking his current position in February 2022, Dello Stritto committed himself to finding a way to further leverage what he believes is the finest assignment desk in America.

“I sent people to this assignment desk to learn best practices and to take those best practices back to their job,” Dello Stritto says. “I sent myself here to this assignment desk when I was managing editor at [CBS’s] KPIX in San Francisco back in 2014.”

He says The Desk is the “next generation” of the breaking news desk, which he recalls became in vogue about a decade ago, likely after some news consultants told stations it would add immediacy to their broadcasts.

“Still, it was filtered; [the news] had to go through a middle manager, through a process,” Dello Stritto says about the old breaking news desk feature. “Did it make things faster? Probably a few things, but really some of it was just playing a little television smoke-and-mirrors.”

With The Desk , any middlemen have been cut out of news delivery. Anchors throw to Liu or Rogers at the assignment desk, which was built into the station’s new studio, launched Jan. 5, with a camera at the ready. (In the old digs, several cameras were placed around the assignment desk for varying shot selections.) Once on the air, the assignment editors simply discuss what they know about a new story, while reporters travel to a scene and prepare their packages.

“In other worlds, the assignment editor would be telling the reporter what they’ve learned,” Dello Stritto says. “In our world, we’re telling the viewer right away instead of telling the reporter.”

At the very least, The Desk is a low-tech means of producing new content with a virtual net-zero impact on workflow. Assignment editors were already doing this job; now they’re just doing it on camera. More crucially, in this period of consumer distrust in news organizations, Dello Stritto says The Desk is an opportunity to provide viewers with critical transparency. Authenticity shines through; Liu and Rogers don’t dress like anchors, nor were they trained in news delivery — which was precisely the point.

“I don’t want them to go through a process where we’re trying to take the real person out of them and make them ‘a broadcaster,’” Dello Stritto says, inflecting his voice at the end to sound more formal. And while KCBS has several other assignment editors on staff, Dello Stritto nominated Liu and Rogers for the on-air duty based in large part on their innate ability to verbally project well, which they otherwise display when dishing out assignments to reporters and producers.

“There’s nothing more exciting than being on an assignment desk in the most unique news market in the world,” Rogers says. “Finding and gathering information — especially breaking news — has been my passion for the nearly 10 years I’ve been in broadcast journalism. When I was presented with the opportunity to do my job in a new and unique way, while maximizing the viewer experience, I immediately agreed.”

Rogers sees The Desk as an opportunity for KCBS and KCAL to “bolster” the “trust and reliability” they’ve built with consumers for years. His assignment desk peer, Liu, says the segment is a “grand experiment” that’s “pulling back the curtain on how we gather the news and putting it on the air faster and with greater depth than we have before.”

“It’s equal parts exhilarating and terrifying because there’s no template as to how this should look or feel,” Liu says. “We have evolved it every day since we started, and it’s already become this dynamic, awesome thing.”

Dello Stritto has scoured the news industry for similar programming and says, so far, he hasn’t seen anything else quite like The Desk anywhere else. He conjures the phrase “imitation is the finest form of flattery,” but observes that other stations might not have the right personnel to develop their own version of The Desk : extremely well-trained, passionate assignment editors with natural on-air reporter chops.

Though The Desk is just a few months old, Dello Stritto says the audience is taking to it. They find it “refreshing” and are developing a connection to Liu and Rogers, he says.

“The attraction is that they are regular guys doing their job and then telling people what’s happening,” he says. “People are expressing that in different ways, but there are strong indications that viewers are latching on to not only the concept, but to these guys who are delivering it. My hunch is it’s because of that transparency and authenticity, that it doesn’t look and feel like a television news anchor who’s sitting there, yet they’re delivering in a compelling, clear way.”

Editor’s Note: This is the latest of TVNewsCheck ’s “Newsroom Innovators” profiles, a series showcasing people and news organizations evolving the shape and substance of video reporting. These profiles examine the inception of their innovations, the tools they employ and how they’re reconciling experimental approaches to news storytelling within daily workflows. You can find the others here .

About Michael Stahl

Michael Stahl is a journalist from New York City who’s covered a range of topics for Rolling Stone, New York Magazine, Bloomberg, the Village Voice, Quartz, Vice, InsideHook, Narratively and many other publications. You can see more of his work at www.michaelstahlwrites.com and connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-stahl-writes/.

Reader Interactions

Jan 24, 2023 at 5:18 pm

Great idea…but not new. We tried this exact idea with the “News Outside the Box” concept at KIRO in Seattle in 1992. And it really depends on the ability of the assignment desk personnel to tell a story…as indicated in the KCBS example. What’s old is new again…

Jan 25, 2023 at 9:33 am

I presume KCBS also saves money with this approach. It’s cheaper to use an in-house assignment editor than it does to send a reporter and photographer to the scene. And, as anyone who follows the TV news business knows, CBS is in the midst of cutting costs.

This is fundamentally no different than when major-market TV stations starting using one-man-band MMJs. Managers promoted the concept as a new chapter of visual storytelling and innovation and blah blah blah, but be real: it costs less to pay one person do the jobs of two people.

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Career Spotlight: Assignment Editor

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What does an assignment editor do? A longtime assignment manager for NBC4 Washington shares how his team covers breaking news.

At the heart of every newsroom is an assignment desk, where assignment editors figure out what news stories to cover around the clock. They make constant phone calls, listen to police radios and sift through emails to get news tips and background information from officials and the public. They contribute to editorial meetings with reporters, editors and producers. But breaking news can rewrite coverage plans at any point of the day.  

Charlie Bragale, an assignment manager who has worked at WRC-TV in Washington since 1988, has seen many changes in technology , but his assignment desk has always been crucial to newsgathering. He calls his assignment editors “off-air reporters,” talking to sources and conveying updates to news crews and production staff.  

“I compare the assignment editor to a flight controller. I’m trying to land five 747s, a couple of A380s and a couple 737s in a blinding rainstorm,” Bragale said. “100% of my day is talking on the phone, networking with people, trying to get people to talk to me and check in.” 

Bragale talks about the work of an assignment editor in the video above and shares more remarks below.  

What are some tips to being a good assignment editor?

Be curious, be a risk taker and instinctively know what you’re doing right. You see something, go chase after it. We don’t run away from bad news or good news — we run towards everything. 

Success is collaborating with everybody.  We’re just a cog in the wheels of what we do every day. Collaboration is key.  

Your workspace is surrounded by walkie-talkies tuned in to a bunch of police and emergency medical scanners. Isn’t it confusing to listen to all that at once?

Don’t be intimidated by this. This is just white noise. Just listen for keywords, the intensity in the voice, the impact of the event. 

What are some memorable stories you worked on?

I covered a guy who pulled out an AR-15 and shot up the front of the White House [in October 1994] — that was a [Saturday] afternoon, we were running AFC football.  

The phone rings, a guy with a heavy accent says, “Do you speak Portuguese?” And I was like, “Yes, I’m from Brazil.” A Brazilian tourist, videotaping the White House with his family, captured the moment that guy shot at the White House. Back then, we had no cellphones, so I sent a courier to pick him up and look at the video. One of my colleagues ran over, grabbed the video and took it downstairs. They broke into AFC football to show the guy shooting the White House — that’s how important it was.  

[On 9/11,] we knew about the planes that struck the World Trade Center. But then I heard a plane hit the Pentagon. I heard that officer, the chill in his voice — we knew it was [a related attack]. We were ready, directing people everywhere, because we knew Washington.

You’ve worked at the same assignment desk for 36 years. What keeps you going?

This is gonna sound mushy, but I grew up here in Washington, two blocks from the TV station. As a child riding my bike through this park, past Channel 4 to the Catholic school on Massachusetts Avenue, I would always tell my brothers, “One day, I’m going to work at that place.” To represent the community and work at this incredible organization, in my job which I love, is an honor. 

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Your Ultimate Guide to Understanding News Desks

As a professional journalist, I know firsthand the critical role of news desks in shaping the news landscape in the U.S. News desks serve as the central hub where journalists and editors collaborate and communicate to ensure news accuracy and timeliness.

In this section, we will delve into the basics of news desks and their fundamental role in the fast-paced media industry. From news desk organization and management to newspaper desks , journalists’ workspaces, and editorial desks’ oversight, we will explore every aspect of news desk operations and their impact on news delivery in the U.S.

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• News desks play a pivotal role in shaping the news we consume in the U.S.
• Journalists and editors collaborate and communicate through news desks to ensure news accuracy and timeliness.
• Efficient news desk organization and management are crucial for smooth news operations.
• Physical workspaces of journalists, commonly known as newspaper desks or journalists’ desks, contribute to productivity.
• The editorial desk plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and accuracy of news content.

The Importance of News Desk Organization and Management

As a journalist, I know firsthand the significance of a well-organized and efficiently managed news desk. News desk organization and management are essential for ensuring that news is delivered accurately and on time.

One of the key elements of news desk organization is workflow processes. A well-designed workflow ensures that journalists know what they need to do and when they need to do it. This makes it easier for them to focus on their work and produce high-quality content.

Management also plays a crucial role in ensuring smooth news desk operations. Good management involves providing clear direction to journalists, giving them the support they need to do their jobs effectively, and ensuring that everyone is working towards the same goals.

By having an efficient news desk workflow and management process, journalists can work together harmoniously and minimize mistakes and errors. This workflow also ensures that news is published on time and to a high standard.

• Improved productivity and efficiency
• Higher-quality news content
• More accurate reporting
• Improved time management
• Better collaboration between journalists and editors

It is worth noting that news desk organization and management are not just essential for the newsroom’s day-to-day operations but also for news outlets’ long-term success. By having well-organized and efficient news desks, news outlets can stay competitive and continue to deliver high-quality news to their readers.

Overall, news desk organization and management are critical components of the fast-paced media industry in the U.S. By investing time and resources into these areas, news outlets can stay ahead of the game and deliver the news readers need and deserve.

As a journalist, my workspace is my sanctuary. It is where I spend long hours researching, writing, and editing stories to meet tight deadlines. This physical space is commonly referred to as a newspaper or journalist’s desk. However, the desk is not just a place to sit and write; it is an essential component of a journalist’s work environment.

Journalists’ desks are designed with functionality in mind. They typically have a large surface area for spreading out notes, research materials, and their laptop. The desk’s height is adjustable to accommodate their preferred sitting positions, making it comfortable for long hours of work. Additionally, drawers and shelves are available for storage, enabling journalists to keep their workspace tidy and organized.

Many newspapers have adopted an open-plan design for their newsrooms, with journalists’ desks arranged in pods to encourage collaboration and communication between journalists. This design allows journalists to share ideas and bounce thoughts off one another, fostering a creative and collaborative work environment.

Journalism is all about the pursuit of truth, and a well-designed workspace can enhance the process, making it easier for journalists to focus on researching and writing stories that matter. Newspaper desks and journalists’ workspaces are not just physical locations; they are essential tools in a journalist’s toolkit for producing high-quality and informative news content.

As a copywriting journalist, the editorial desk is crucial to my work. It is the central hub of newsroom operations, overseeing everything from fact-checking to story assignments. The editorial desk works closely with journalists to ensure that news stories are accurate, compelling, and meet editorial standards.

At the heart of the editorial desk’s workflow is collaboration. Editors and journalists work together to develop stories that inform and engage the public. The editorial desk also serves as a gatekeeper, ensuring that stories meet specific criteria before they are published. This includes verifying facts, checking sources, and ensuring that the story aligns with the publication’s editorial position.

Effective newsroom organization is essential for the editorial desk to function well. A well-organized newsroom ensures that deadlines are met, stories are properly developed, and the editorial desk is properly staffed. Newsroom organization includes managing workflows, coordinating with other departments, and ensuring that the newsroom has the necessary resources to support the editorial desk’s operations.

Moreover, the editorial desk is responsible for ensuring that the newsroom adheres to ethical standards. This includes ensuring that stories are balanced and free from bias, that sources are properly credited, and that sensitive information is handled responsibly. As a journalist, I rely on the editorial desk to provide guidance on these issues, and to ensure that my work meets the highest standards of journalistic integrity.

In summary, the editorial desk plays a critical role in newsroom operations. It is responsible for overseeing the development of news stories, ensuring their accuracy and editorial quality, and upholding ethical standards. Effective management and organization of the newsroom are essential for the editorial desk to function well, and for journalists to deliver the news that informs and engages the public.

In conclusion, as a professional copywriting journalist, I understand the pivotal role that news desks play in shaping the news we consume. A well-organized news desk with efficient management is essential for delivering accurate and timely news within the fast-paced media industry in the U.S. Understanding the physical workspaces of journalists and the role of the editorial desk in newsroom operations is also crucial to ensuring the quality and accuracy of news content.

By understanding news desks, journalists, and editors can effectively collaborate and work towards delivering the news that readers consume every day. As the media industry continues to evolve, it is essential to have a clear understanding of the fundamental role of news desks and how they contribute to delivering factual and informative news to the public.

The news desk plays a fundamental role in shaping news within the media industry. It is responsible for gathering, verifying, and disseminating news stories to the audience.

News desk organization and management are essential for smooth operations and efficient workflow. It ensures that news stories are handled effectively, deadlines are met, and resources are utilized optimally.

Newspaper desks or journalists’ workspaces are the physical spaces where journalists work. These spaces are designed to facilitate their tasks, such as writing, editing, and researching news stories.

The editorial desk plays a crucial role in newsroom operations. It oversees the quality and accuracy of news content, collaborates with journalists and editors, and ensures that the news stories align with the publication’s editorial standards.

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What Does an Assignment Editor Do?

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An assignment editor works at the assignment desk, which is the nerve center of any newsroom. This is where newsroom staff members monitor multiple sources for breaking news, including police and fire scanners. When possible news arises, the assignment editor works with reporters, photographers, producers, and other staff members to assign and develop story ideas.

Small companies sometimes have one assignment editor who is responsible for organizing the assignment desk to operate around the clock. In larger newsrooms, there may be a team of assignment editors that take turns staffing the desk.

Assignment Editor Duties & Responsibilities

The job generally requires the ability to perform the following duties:

• Monitor multiple sources for possible news stories
• Develop and propose a daily news coverage plan
• Lead newsroom staff meetings to review possible stories and assignments
• Help choose which journalists, photographers, and other staff members are assigned to cover stories
• Stay on top of all stories to ensure they're developing as planned and determine which ones are not coming together
• Be the main point of communication between reporters, production teams, and executive staff on developing stories

It's up to the assignment editor to assign people to investigate and report on news stories. The assignment editor's day is sometimes spent shifting people and equipment around so that as many stories get covered as possible, with an eye out on how to handle breaking news coverage at any moment.

When working in television, an assignment editor may also work with the tv producer to decide which crews will take live trucks or a helicopter to broadcast live during a newscast. Also, a TV news anchor who is reviewing scripts just before airtime will often turn to the assignment editor to confirm facts.

An assignment editor's salary can vary depending on location, experience, and employer. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics offers salary data for the broader editor category, but it doesn't offer separate data on the assignment editor subcategory:

• Median Annual Salary: $59,480 
• Top 10% Annual Salary: $114,460 
• Bottom 10% Annual Salary: $30,830  

Education, Training, & Certification

Most assignment editors have the same types of degrees as other editors and journalists in a newsroom.

• Education: Most employers prefer candidates that have at least a bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or English. 
• Experience: This is often key to getting this type of job, because experience is key to building a list of contacts and learning how to operate smoothly. Employers usually prefer candidates with a background in the type of media in which they specialize, whether it's television, digital, or print news.
• Training: Most training happens on the job. Aspiring assignment editors may want to find an internship position at a newsroom assignment desk.

Assignment Editor Skills & Competencies

To be successful in this role, you’ll generally need the following skills and qualities: 

• Editorial judgment: Assignment editors need to be able to quickly decide whether a story is newsworthy. And although they aren't usually writing the stories themselves, they need to know all of the components of a good news story to guide reporters on coverage.
• Interpersonal skills: Successful assignment editors form relationships with many contacts that can help bring a story together. For example, someone in this role at a local TV news station may have all the county sheriffs' home telephone numbers on speed-dial and be on a first-name basis with the current and previous mayors.
• Organizational skills: An assignment editor must be able to organize the logistics and track the details of several stories at a time and keep everything on schedule.
• Communication skills: An assignment editor must skillfully communicate with all of the staff involved in making news stories come together, including reporters, photographers, production teams, and executive staff.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment in this field will grow 6 percent through 2026, which is slightly slower than the overall employment growth of 7 percent for all occupations in the country. The BLS it doesn't offer separate data on the assignment editor subcategory.

Most of this job is done in an office working under several tight deadlines at once. Those who thrive on pressure and get an adrenaline rush when something unexpected happens may be best suited for this occupation.

An assignment editor usually arrives in the newsroom earlier than the other managers to get a handle on what's happening that day to brief the newsroom. Most assignment editors work full time, and many work long hours, which include evenings and weekends.

People who are interested in becoming assignment editors may also consider other careers with these median salaries: 

• Writers and authors: $61,820
• Reporters, correspondents, and broadcast news analysts: $40,910
• Desktop publishers: $42,350

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics , 2017

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Imagine the newsroom as a bustling beehive: at the heart of it all lies the assignment\/input desk , a crucial hub where the day’s stories are gathered, coordinated, and disseminated. This desk is the command center of any television newsroom, a place where the chaos of incoming information is transformed into the structured narrative of the day’s news. But what exactly goes on at this desk, and why is it so vital to the news process?

The nerve center of news gathering

At first glance, the assignment/input desk may seem like a simple checkpoint in the newsroom. Yet, it’s anything but that. This is the spot where all the day’s potential news stories converge. Desk editors monitor various sources: wires, social media, local and international news outlets, and direct tips from the public. Their keen eyes and ears for news make them the first line of defense against misinformation and the first port of call for breaking news .

Overseeing reporters and their stories

Structuring a news broadcast isn’t simply about selecting stories; it’s about weaving them into a coherent narrative. Assignment editors assign reporters to cover various events, keeping in mind their expertise and the logistical aspects of covering the story. They must balance the reporters’ workloads, the importance of each story, and the resources available to cover them effectively.

Arranging visuals and managing phone-in interviews

In the age of visual media, a story without images can lose its impact. The assignment/input desk ensures that camera crews are dispatched to capture compelling footage. They also coordinate phone-in interviews, connecting the newsroom with experts, witnesses, or anyone who can provide on-the-ground insights into a developing story.

Monitoring competitor channels

News is a competitive business, and staying ahead means keeping an eye on what others are reporting. Assignment desk editors constantly monitor competitor channels, not just for breaking news but also to ensure their own channel’s coverage is comprehensive and up-to-date.

Forward planning

While dealing with the immediate rush of daily news, the assignment/input desk is also tasked with looking ahead. They plan coverage for anticipated events, ensuring that the newsroom is prepared for whatever may come, be it a scheduled press conference or an unfolding natural disaster.

The lifeblood of the news channel

The assignment/input desk doesn’t just react to the news; it actively shapes the day’s coverage. Editors must filter the constant stream of information, selecting what is most relevant and newsworthy for their audience. They are responsible for the pulse of the newsroom, ensuring that the flow of news remains steady and robust. This process of selection and prioritization is critical to maintaining the channel’s credibility and relevance.

Ensuring timely and relevant news

The timing of a news story can be just as important as its content. Assignment desk editors must ensure that stories are reported promptly and updated as they develop. They keep the newsroom on its toes, ready to switch gears at a moment’s notice if a major story breaks.

Feeding the channel with visually compelling news items

Television news relies heavily on visuals, and the assignment/input desk is the curator of these images. The desk ensures that the stories are not only informative but also visually engaging, maintaining the viewer’s interest and helping to convey the story’s message more effectively.

Keeping the channel competitive

In today’s media landscape , viewers have countless options for news consumption. The assignment/input desk plays a critical role in keeping the channel competitive by consistently delivering high-quality, reliable, and engaging news content.

The assignment/input desk is the core of news gathering and input management in a TV newsroom. It’s a place of constant activity, where decisions made in seconds can shape the public’s understanding of the world. The people who man these desks are unsung heroes of the news industry, quietly ensuring that the stories we see are accurate, timely, and engaging. They are the gatekeepers of information in an age of information overload, and their role has never been more important.

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