Assignment Desk Editor

This is a Full Time Job

NBC Boston is seeking an Assignment Desk Editor.

What You'll Do:
• 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, faxes, 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
• Experience in local news coverage
• Strong resources and contacts in the community
• Solid news judgment and awareness of local and national news
• 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
• Must have the ability to communicate clearly and concisely with coworkers and community
• Strong writing skills
• Strong research skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Journalism or Political Science preferred

Eligibility Requirements:
• Able to work weekends and flexible hours (including overnights) depending upon news coverage & able to return to work in emergencies.
• Must submit a resume/CV online.
• Must be willing to work at the station in Needham, MA location.
• 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.

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