Assignment Editor, Network News Desk

NBCUniversal•New York, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Assignment Editor on the Network News Desk, you will work alongside a shift-based team and collaborate with the bureaus on domestic news coverage. You will provide editorial and logistical support to platforms across broadcast, cable, digital, and streaming. This position currently follows a hybrid schedule, requiring work from the office at least four days per week; the company may change in-office requirements. The role is based in New York, NY and requires flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and overnights, sometimes with little or no warning and under tight deadline pressure.

Requirements

At least 3 years of editorial production experience at a network, cable, or digital outlet.
Proficiency with newsroom systems and social media outlets.
Solid working knowledge of TV production, affiliates, and satellite operations.
Strong news judgment and communication skills.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and prioritize assignments.
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and overnights, under tight deadlines and occasionally with little or no warning.
Ability to work collaboratively as a team player.
Strong knowledge of and interest in news and current events.
Must be willing to work in New York, NY.

Nice To Haves

Ability to clearly communicate directives and status updates to technical and non-technical resources.
Experience in a major market or network with significant breaking news.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to manage multiple deliverables and complete assigned tasks quickly.
Passion for news and interest in broadcast, cable, web, and mobile platforms.
Innovative and flexible thinking, including comfort suggesting solutions.
Commitment to quality in every assignment.
Strong research skills and editorial judgment.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Fluency in another language is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the gathering and feeding of news materials.
Research and implement coverage of breaking news and ongoing stories; quickly assess what is needed for breaking coverage.
Collaborate with NBC News digital, streaming, and broadcast platforms on newsgathering, social media initiatives, and content distribution.
Coordinate with Legal, Standards, and R&C to obtain and distribute appropriate editorial and usage guidance across platforms.
Use data to inform and evolve newsgathering, storytelling, and audience engagement.
Initiate and maintain communication with affiliates and News Channel counterparts.
Use and monitor social media sites and the web.
Facilitate and manage requests from all platforms for field teams on assignment.
Participate in daily network-wide conferences.
Establish and maintain working story and contact files.
Monitor competing broadcasts, cable, and digital platforms.
Develop story coverage plans and layouts with management oversight.
Work with Network and NBC News Now teams to accommodate on-air needs, including breaking news and correspondent requests.
Coordinate with technical and operations staff on resource management.