News Assignment Editor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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• Lead coverage of breaking/developing news stories both editorially and logistically for both the newsroom and field crews
• Research, coordinate, pitch & implement coverage of breaking news, continuing coverage and community stories
• Ability to quickly assess what is needed on coverage of a breaking stories
• Ability to find & book experts and community members who help define a story 
• Collaborate with the website, social media, and streaming teams
• Initiate & maintain communication with affiliates & News Channel counterparts 
• Consistently monitor and break news through social media platforms and tools 
• Establish & maintain working story & contact files
• Working Knowledge of Police Scanners
• Working knowledge of live production/transmission
• Able to work independently and as a member of a team 
• Ability to clearly communicate ideas and status updates to both editorial and technical teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or Communications.
• At least 4 years’ experience including: work in a broadcast news environment, coordinating assignments, generating story ideas.
• Two years’ experience as an Assignment Editor.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

• Working Knowledge of Police Scanners
• Working knowledge of live production/transmission
• Able to work independently and as a member of a team 
• Ability to clearly communicate ideas and status updates to both editorial and technical teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or Communications.
• At least 4 years’ experience including: work in a broadcast news environment, coordinating assignments, generating story ideas.
• Two years’ experience as an Assignment Editor.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Eligibility Requirements 

• Must have the ability to work any of a 24 x 7 shift including the potential for weekends, holidays and overnights 
• Must be over 18 years old
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States 
• Must be willing to work in Philadelphia, PA
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Desired Qualifications: 

• Proficient on all social media platforms
• Passion for news and an interest in multiple platforms 
• Innovative and flexible thinker, comfortable suggesting solutions and story ideas
• Committed to quality in every assignment, large or small 
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines 
• Strong interpersonal skills and news judgement 
• Bilingual – Spanish/English preferred

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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.