Assignment Desk Editor

This is a Full Time Job

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks.

NBCUniversal's Owned Television station in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, KXAS/KXTX TV, is looking for a highly organized Assignment Desk Editor. As a Duopoly Assignment Desk Editor, you will gather information and set up stories, react aggressively to breaking news, update our digital platforms and contribute story ideas.

Responsibilities:

• Assign reporters, photographers, and other personnel to cover stories

• Monitor social media, police radios, electronic/printed sources for potential news content

• Assist producers, reporters, and photographers with researching stories and gathering information

• Answer newsroom phones and respond to viewer e-mails

• Set up and coordinate live remotes inside and outside the building

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience working on a television assignment desk
• Previous work experience requiring organization and research skills

Eligibility Requirements:
• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through the link below to be considered
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be willing to work in Fort Worth, just south of DFW Airport
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must have the ability to work any of a 24 x 7 shift
• Must be available to work overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or required
• Must accept Solutions as NBCUniversal's Alternative Dispute Resolution program

Desired:
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Bi-Lingual English/Spanish
• Must work well under pressure.
• Knowledge of Dallas-Fort Worth market.
• Self-starter with great social media skills and strong news judgment
• Ability to work contacts and react quickly and aggressively to breaking news and developing stories



NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.