Assignment Desk Editor

This is a Full Time Job

Role Purpose:

The ideal candidate will be responsible for working in a duopoly environment, coordinating the teams around news stories, as well as reporter and field crew resources. Providing status of coverage to management will be critical, as well as establishing a network of contacts and sources across the New York DMA.

Responsibilities
• React quickly and aggressively to breaking news.
• Work local contacts, monitor emergency scanners, and actively track social platforms and digital feeds to break stories and gather information.
• Utilize social media tools (X, Instagram, TikTok, Meta, Dataminr, etc.) for real-time newsgathering, source identification, and visual verification.
• Coordinate closely with the digital team to provide instant info, live feeds, and assets in full parity with linear news production.
• Monitor police and emergency scanners and electronic/printed sources for news.
• Enterprise story ideas and work with reporters and producers to develop stories.
• Conceive and execute news coverage and make front line editorial decisions on a story-by-story basis.
• Develop story ideas and clearly articulate them.
• Participate in daily planning meetings. Coordinate with other departments to complete stories and projects. Create and coordinate short-range planning to meet department editorial goals.
• Dispatch and coordinate field crews, photographers, and reporters efficiently.
• Set up and manage live remotes inside and outside the building, multi-tasking under tight deadlines.
• Monitor journalistic and editorial elements of newsgathering in the field. Maintain continuous communication with production staff and management regarding story status.
• Partner with fellow Assignment Editors and the Managing Editor to ensure smooth carry-over of coverage across shifts.
• Assists with any pending visual elements for reporters alongside others newsroom personnel.
• Develop and cultivate contacts within the community for news stories. Establish network of contacts and sources across the New York area. Cooperate with and support NBC News, Newschannel and other NBC Owned stations.
• FOR WNJU – distributing stories of the day to affiliates and Latin America.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Communications.
• At least 4 years' experience including: work in a broadcast news environment, coordinating assignments, generating story ideas.
• Two years' experience as an Assignment Editor.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Eligibility Requirements
• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays and overnights.
• Must be able to work any 24/7 shift as needed, including availability to be called in on short notice to cover shifts due to breaking news, increased operational demands, or unexpected staffing shortages (e.g., sick calls).
• Must be willing to work in NYC.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program.

Desired
• Bilingual – Spanish/English.
• Collaborative team player with a problem-solving mindset and strong organizational habits.
• Candidate must be a self-starter, with good telephone skills, excellent organizational skills, strong news judgment and good instincts. Ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions and act decisively under stress and tight deadlines.
• Thorough knowledge of the logistics aspect of deploying personnel and equipment for the purpose of electronic newsgathering.
• Show producing or field producing.
• Ability to work on short-notice (given breaking news or schedule coverage).