Assignment Desk Editor - Producer

This is a Full Time Job

The Assignment Desk Editor – Producer is responsible for planning, preparing, and executing the news gathering functions by working closely with producers, reporters and photographers.
• Suggest stories for daily coverage as well as plans for future content with news team.
• Researches and organizes details and facts on story ideas.
• Arranges and coordinates news content and interviews for daily and future stories.
• Collaborates with reporters and producers on editorial content of stories.
• Reviews stories for elements, balance, storytelling, and script.
• Collaborates with staff on story/sweeps planning and coordination.
• Monitors all sources for news and establishes/maintains contacts and sources
• Works under the direct supervision of the Executive Producer and is responsible for completing any other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Responsibilities:
• Responsible for planning, preparing, and executing the news gathering functions, including newsroom assignment, coordination of logistics, and monitors news wires.
• Plans and prepares content using the resources available and coordinating with managing editor, executive producer and show producers.
• Assist in scripts (including writing) and the editing of a story.
• Coordinates breaking news coverage and establishes live shots and remotes.
• Contribute story ideas and take charge of daily coverage decisions for newscast and platforms.
• Quickly adjust to late changes and be aggressive in breaking news coverage.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Backup producer as needed.

Qualifications

Eligibility Requirements:
• Fluency in Spanish and English, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through the link below to be considered.
• This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal designated worksite (Centennial, Colorado).
• Willingness to travel and work outside standard hours, and on weekends with short notice.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must accept Solutions as NBCUniversal's Dispute Resolution Program.

Desired Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• General computer skills: iNews.
• Solid editing, writing and production principals.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced, dead-line driven environment.
• Accustomed to working in a team and collaborating with all levels within the organization.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail.
• Proven excellent interpersonal skills combined with a strong sense of how to visually tell a compelling story desired.
• Ability to create urgent, engaging, and conversational news copy and visuals under tight deadlines.
• Team player who is flexible and works well under pressure.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Additional Requirements:

Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

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: $55,000 - $65,000 (based on experience)

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