Assignment Editor, NBC News NY Bureau

NBC News; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NBC News is seeking a motivated Assignment Editor for its NY Bureau. The role involves coordinating news coverage, collaborating across platforms, and contributing to daily editorial meetings. Ideal candidates will have experience in news production, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, flexible environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience on the assignment desk preferred.
• Strong newsgathering and social media skills.
• Excellent news judgment and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate coverage of news stories with staff.
• Monitor story opportunities and communicate them.
• Pitch story ideas to all NBC News platforms.

Skills

Newsgathering skills

Social media skills

Communication skills

Multitasking ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Accurint

Pacer

Job description

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Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

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.
• 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

• Minimum 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
• Able to multitask and work effectively in a deadline-driven environment
• Must be willing and able to work weekends and flexible hours
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY
  
  

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. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Production

• Industries

  Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, Entertainment Providers, and Media Production

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