Assignment Editor

This is a Full Time Job

NBC News is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Assignment Editor to work in the NY Bureau.

Responsibilities:
• Coordinate coverage of news stories (breaking and ongoing) with staff, including producers, correspondents, platform partners and others.
• Monitor story opportunities in the Northeast region and communicate those opportunities with managers, teams and platforms.
• Collaborate effectively with the broadcast news shows, MSNBC, NBC News Now, Digital, NewsChannel and the affiliates.
• Coordinatethegatheringand distribution ofelements for all the platforms.
• Make calls on breaking and ongoing stories.
• Research stories by using tools like Accurint and Pacer.
• Pitch storyideasto all the NBCNews platforms.
• Participate in daily conference calls about news coverage.
• Organize & maintain bureau files, including list of contacts.

Qualifications
• At least 2 years of experience on the assignment desk preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Solid working knowledge of television news production, including feed capabilities
• Strong newsgathering and social media skills
• Excellent news judgment and communication skills
• Must be willing and able to work weekends and flexible hours
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY
• Must be able tomultitask and work effectively in a deadline driven environment

Additional Requirements:
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $60,000 - $75,000

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