Assignment Editor

This is a Freelance Job

• Lead coverage of breaking/developing news stories both editorially and logistically for both the newsroom and field crews
• Research, coordinate & implement coverage of news stories
• Ability to quickly assess what is needed on coverage of breaking stories
• Ability to find & book experts and community members to appear on-air
• Collaborate with the website, social media, and streaming team
• Initiate & maintain communication with affiliates & NBC Network counterparts
• Consistently monitor and break news through social media platforms and tools
• This shift will start as an overnight weekend position, along with several weekday shifts.
• This is not a staff position. However, 40 hours per week through 2025 is possible

PLEASE NOTE: This is a project position with an estimated duration of up to 12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.

Qualifications
• Previous experience working in a broadcast news environment
• Able to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to clearly communicate ideas and status updates to both editorial and technical teams
• Working Knowledge of Police Scanners
• Previous coordinating assignments and generating story ideas a plus

Eligibility Requirements:
• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through the link below to be considered
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours including the potential for weekends, holidays and overnights
• Must be over 18 years old
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be willing to work in Philadelphia, PA
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

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