Assignment Desk (TV)
しゅざいデスク（テレビ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job in a TV station that plans reporting for news and programs, assigns reporting teams, collects information, and prepares and organizes materials for editing.
Description
The Assignment Desk (TV) plans reporting for news, live broadcasts, special programs, etc., and assigns reporters, cameramen, sound staff, and other reporting teams. It coordinates with reporting sites, shares information with the field, organizes acquired materials, creates logs, performs fact-checking, and reports to production directors and producers. It also promptly reorganizes schedules and allocates resources in response to sudden incidents, accidents, or breaking news, and collaborates with the program scheduling department to reflect changes in broadcast slots. It is necessary to be conscious of reporting ethics and legal compliance, and to utilize basic operations of broadcast software and log management systems.
Future Outlook
With the spread of internet videos and SNS, reporting formats are diversifying, requiring planning skills for digital platforms and multimedia対応 capabilities. Although positions are limited due to TV station reorganizations and budget constraints, demand for talent strong in cross-media development is expected to continue.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Curious and inquisitive / Good team player / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Flexitime / On-site relay reporting / Overtime available / Partial remote OK / Shift work
Career Path
Reporting Assistant → Assignment Desk → Senior Desk → News Desk Leader → Scheduling and Producer
Required Skills
Broadcast Editing Software (Basic Operation) / Information Gathering / News Script Writing / Schedule Management
Recommended Skills
Data Journalism / English Article Reading / Photo Editing / SNS Monitoring
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To quickly respond to breaking news or schedule changes. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To prevent misinformation and provide accurate information. |
| Communication Skills | Because it is necessary to smoothly share information and coordinate with many stakeholders. |
| Planning & Organization | To efficiently manage reporting schedules and resources. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because there are many deadlines and sudden responses, requiring high stress tolerance. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because collaboration with reporting teams and internal teams is essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because finance and data analysis are not main duties. |
Aliases
- Assignment Desk
- News Desk
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