Assignment Editor

This is a Full Time Job

NBC News is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Assignment Editor to work in the Southern Region.

Responsibilities:
• Coordinate coverage of news stories (breaking and ongoing) with staff, including producers, correspondents, platform partners and others.
• Monitor story opportunities in the Southern region and communicate those opportunities with managers, teams and platforms.
• Collaborate effectively with the broadcast news shows, NBC News Now, Digital, NewsChannel and the affiliates.
• Coordinate the gathering and distribution of elements for all the platforms.
• Make calls on breaking and ongoing stories.
• Research stories by using tools like Accurint and Pacer.
• Pitch story ideas to all the NBC News platforms.
• Participate in daily conference calls about news coverage.
• Organize & maintain bureau files, including list of contacts.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2 years assignment desk experience preferred
• Solid working knowledge of television news production, including feed capabilities
• Strong newsgathering and social media skills
• Strong news judgment and communication skills

Desired Characteristics
• Must be willing to work in Miami, FL
• Must be willing to work weekends and flexible hours
• Must be able to multitask and work effectively in a deadline-driven environment

Additional Requirements:

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.