NewsTask^TM is a system for managing task assignments in a publishing environment. NewsTask can be used to manage many types of task assignments such as requests for stories, photos or graphics. This easy-to-use, browser-based tool allows reporters or editors to create assignment requests providing required information describing the who, what, where, when and why of the event. Assignment editors can then approve the request and assign the task to the appropriate resource, or resources if more than one person is needed.