Desk Editor and Associate Producer

This is a Full Time Job

NBC News is looking for a highly motivated Desk Editor/Associate Producer with experience as an Assignment Editor plus Associate Producer to work in the NY Bureau. This role combines assignment desk responsibilities with hands-on producing for all platforms both in the field and in house.

Responsibilities:
• Coordinate coverage of news stories (breaking and ongoing) with staff, including producers, correspondents, broadcast shows, and platform partners.
• Monitor story development in the Northeast region and communicate editorial and logistical information to managers, field/edit teams, and platforms in a timely manner.
• Provide editorial support on breaking and ongoing stories by making calls and online research using tools like Accurint and Pacer.
• Coordinatethegatheringand distribution ofelements for all the platforms: Today Show and Nightly News and other platforms: NBC News Now, Digital, affiliate stations, and other NBC News partners.
• Produce and pitch storyideasto all the NBCNews platforms.
• Participate in daily conference calls about news coverage.
• Organize & maintain bureau files, including list of contacts.

Qualifications
• At least 2 years of experience on an assignment desk and editorial production experience at a network, cable or digital outlet preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Solid working knowledge of television news production, including feed capabilities
• Strong newsgathering and social media skills
• Excellent news judgment and communication skills
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, weekends, and work breaking news on short notice
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY
• Must be able tomultitask and work effectively in a deadline driven environment
• Must be willing and able to travel

Desired Characteristics
• Skills of writing, non-linear editing systems including Avid and shooting are preferred
• Strong news judgment & work ethic
• Demonstrated strong knowledge and interest in news and current events
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills
• Solid working knowledge of newsroom systems & broadcast operations is critical

Additional Requirements:

Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.