Assignment Desk Editor

This is a Freelance Job

NBC Boston is seeking a Freelance Assignment Desk Editor. This is a part-time project/limited term position with an estimated duration of up to 8-12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.
• Enterprise story ideas for coverage and interview subjects
• Assign crews to news stories and provide support for complete coverage, including research, contact information, phone calls, video etc.
• Coordinate feeds and media sharing with affiliates
• Monitor all changing and developing news stories from news wires, social media, scanners, contacts, public relations, phone calls,  and viewer suggestions
• Communicate with production staff and management on the status of coverage and stories
• Establish network of contacts and sources across the Boston DMA
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications
• Prior experience at an assignment desk.
• Prior experience in local news coverage.
• Strong writing skills
• Strong research skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Desired Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Strong resources and contacts in the community
• Ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions and act decisively under stress and tight deadlines.
• Strong ability to assign, direct and supervise broadcast news coverage.
• Ability to gather stories from different platforms
• Ability to communicate through social media to specific individuals to corroborate stories
• Ability to search topics on social media and digital platforms
• Solid news judgment and awareness of local and national news.
• Must have the ability to communicate clearly and concisely with coworkers and community.

Eligibility Requirements:
• Able to work any of a 24x7 shift including weekends and overnights depending upon news coverage & able to return to work in emergencies.
• Must be willing to work on-site at the station in Needham, MA.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program.
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite