Assignment Editor, NBC News NY Bureau Job at NBCUniversal in New York

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Job Description

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. 
• Coordinate the gathering and distribution of elements for all the platforms. 
• Make calls on breaking and ongoing stories. 
• Research stories by using tools like Accurint and Pacer. 
• Pitch story ideas to all the NBC News 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 to multitask 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

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.

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