News Assignment Editor: Breaking Coverage Lead

Nbcuniversal; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Other discounts

Job summary

NBCUniversal is seeking an Assignment Editor on the Network News Desk in New York, NY. You will work with a shift-based team to provide editorial and logistical support across broadcast, cable, digital, and streaming platforms.

Responsibilities include coordinating news gathering, researching and implementing breaking coverage, collaborating with NBC News digital and broadcast teams, and maintaining story files and contacts while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years editorial production experience at a network, cable, or digital outlet.
• Proficient on newsroom systems and all social media outlets.
• Solid working knowledge of TV production, affiliates & satellite operations.
• Strong news judgment & communication skills are essential.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment & prioritize assignments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the gathering and feeding of news materials.
• Effectively research & implement coverage of breaking news & on-going stories.
• Collaborate with NBC News digital, streaming and broadcast platforms on newsgathering and content distribution.
• Communicate with Legal, Standards, and Compliance to ensure editorial guidance.
• Use data to inform and evolve newsgathering and audience engagement.
• Initiate & maintain communication with affiliates & News Channel counterparts.

Skills

Newsroom systems

Social media proficiency

TV production knowledge

News judgment

Deadline prioritization

Job description

NBCUniversal is seeking an Assignment Editor on the Network News Desk in New York, NY. You will work with a shift-based team to provide editorial and logistical support across broadcast, cable, digital, and streaming platforms.

Responsibilities include coordinating news gathering, researching and implementing breaking coverage, collaborating with NBC News digital and broadcast teams, and maintaining story files and contacts while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom.