Assignment Editor

This is a Full Time Job

NBC6 and Telemundo 51, the NBCUniversal Local stations serving South Florida, are looking for a journalist to serve as an Assignment Editor in our duopoly's multi-platform content newsroom. You will be responsible for facilitating newsgathering and coordinating comprehensive coverage of news stories.

Job Responsibilities
• Develop and source interesting story ideas using editorial judgment.
• Help coordinate interviews and logistics for field crews.
• Know story coverage plans to include field crews and what platforms the story will air on.
• Maintain contact with law enforcement, fire and other agencies to determine coverage of breaking news.
• Participate in editorial meetings, contribute story ideas and be responsible for developing and cultivating contacts important to news coverage in South Florida.
• Maintain an accurate account of the day's events in the Assignment Desk computer systems and Slack.
• Organize and communicate feed and live signal intake
• Supervise and make daily beat checks.
• Update news stories on various platforms including websites and social media.
•  Assign photographers to reporters to maximize duopoly.
• Communicate changes and other needed information to field crews.
•  Actively monitor police scanners to react to breaking news and seek confirmation from official sources.
• Knowledge of newsroom automation systems, online storage, and computer languages or equivalent work experience.
• Working knowledge of media acquisition and IP transmission systems.
• Add and update stories in content grid, ensuring video is attached.
• Alert management team as appropriate when action is needed on a story.
• Monitor websites and social media sources for stories.
• Check clerk of courts sites regularly for upcoming trials and hearings.
• Arrange and coordinate news content and interviews for producers, reporters, newscasts and other news programs.
• Coordinate elements and assist reporters, producers and MMJs.
• Request credentials for staff to cover important events.
• Collaborate with producers and crew to establish live shot locations, and other news content as needed.
• Develop and work sources with PIOs in agencies and cities across South Florida.
• Coordinate coverage with NBC News Group/Telemundo networks as well as other owned stations and affiliates.
• Must be willing to work weekends, long hours and a variety of shifts, when necessary.

Qualifications
• Minimum of two years of experience as an Assignment Editor preferably in the Miami market.
• Bilingual (Spanish and English)
•  Must be technically competent and able to learn and use newsroom systems as they develop, have proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• General knowledge of television news techniques, including how stories should be covered and assembled.
• Ability to multitask and make quick decisions under pressure.
• Experience with coordinating and pulling in feeds and live signals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong social media and multiplatform knowledge.

Desired:
• Bachelor's degree or relevant job experience required.
• Demonstrable knowledge of state and federal court procedures.
• Familiarity with web-based research required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with people while under pressure.
• Familiarity with local leaders and jurisdiction lines is a plus.
• Up to date on and interested in current news events.
• Knowledge of laws of libel, slander and applicable FCC rules and regulations.
• Personal initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Team player who is flexible.
• Displays a positive work ethic and can work under tight deadlines.
• High degree of integrity and professionalism.

Eligibility Requirements:
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through the www.nbcunicareers.com site.
• Must be willing to work at the station in South Florida/Miramar location.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must have valid drivers license.
• Must have ability to work any of a 24x7 shift.
• Must be willing to work in high-risk emergency situations including hurricanes.

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