NBCUniversal, Assignment Desk Editor, NBC Boston, NECN & Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra - Applicati[...]

WayUp; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 65,900 - 98,800; Full time

Job summary

A major media company is seeking an Entry Level Assignment Desk Editor in Needham, MA. Responsibilities include generating story ideas, assigning crews, and monitoring news developments. Candidates should have experience in local news coverage and possess strong writing and problem-solving skills. A Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Political Science is preferred. This position requires on-site work and offers a full-time contract.

Qualifications

• Prior experience at an assignment desk.
• Experience in local news coverage.
• Ability to communicate clearly with coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Enterprise story ideas for coverage and interview subjects.
• Assign crews to news stories and support complete coverage.
• Monitor changing news stories from various sources.

Skills

Strong news judgment

Problem solving

Writing skills

Research skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or Political Science

Job description

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Job Description

NBC Boston is seeking an Assignment Desk Editor. _ What You'll Do: _

• Enterprise story ideas for coverage and interview subjects
• Assign crews to news stories and provide support for complete coverage, including research, contact information, phone calls, video etc.
• Coordinate feeds and media sharing with affiliates
• Monitor all changing and developing news stories from news wires, social media, scanners, contacts, public relations, phone calls, faxes, and viewer suggestions
• Communicate with production staff and management on the status of coverage and stories
• Establish network of contacts and sources across the Boston DMA
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Prior experience at an assignment desk
• Experience in local news coverage
• Strong resources and contacts in the community
• Solid news judgment and awareness of local and national news
• Ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions and act decisively under stress and tight deadlines
• Strong ability to assign, direct and supervise broadcast news coverage
• Ability to gather stories from different platforms
• Ability to communicate through social media to specific individuals to corroborate stories
• Ability to search topics on social media and digital platforms
• Must have the ability to communicate clearly and concisely with coworkers and community
• Strong writing skills
• Strong research skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Journalism or Political Science preferred
  
  

_ Eligibility Requirements: _

• Able to work weekends and flexible hours (including overnights) depending upon news coverage & able to return to work in emergencies.
• Must submit a resume/CV online.
• Must be willing to work at the station in Needham, MA location.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program.
  
  

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

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

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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