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NBCUniversal · 4 days ago

Overnight Sr. Assignment Editor, Network News Desk

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$85K/yr - $93K/yr

2+ years exp

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies, and they are seeking an Overnight Sr. Assignment Editor for the Network News Desk. In this role, you will oversee domestic newsgathering needs, provide editorial and logistical support across various platforms during overnight hours, and prepare for morning shows.

BroadcastingMedia and EntertainmentNews

Responsibilities

Work with the senior to compile the Overnight editorial note for mass distribution to the News Group

Communicate with overnight teams (mainly Today Show, Morning News Now, Digital) to communicate/collaborate on breaking news

Know when to wake up leadership when news requires moving resources / possible special reports, etc

Coordinate the gathering and feeding of news materials

Effectively research & implement coverage of breaking news & on-going stories

Ability to jump in & quickly assess what is needed on coverage of a breaking story

Collaborate with NBC News digital, streaming and broadcast platforms on newsgathering, social media initiatives and content distribution

Communicate with important groups such as Legal, Standards, R&C to make sure appropriate editorial/usage guidance and is obtained and disseminated to all platforms

Use data to inform and evolve newsgathering, storytelling and audience engagement

Initiate & maintain communication with affiliates & News Channel counterparts

Effective use & monitoring of social media sites & the web

Facilitate and manage requests from all platforms for field teams on assignment

Participate in daily network-wide conferences

Establish & maintain working story & contact files

Monitor competitive broadcasts, cable and digital platforms

Ability to put together a story coverage plan & layout with oversight from management

Work closely with Network, MSNBC & NBC News Now teams to accommodate their on-air needs (breaking news, correspondent requests, etc.)

Coordinate with technical and operations staff on resource management

Qualification

Editorial production experienceNewsroom systems proficiencyTV production knowledgeNews judgmentCommunication skillsResearch skillsMulti-tasking abilityInterest in newsFluency in another languageTeam playerInterpersonal skills

Required

At least 2 years editorial production experience at a network, cable or digital outlet

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent work experience

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

Must be willing and able to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays and overnights, under tight deadline pressure, occasionally with little or no warning

Must be a team player, collaboration is key

Demonstrates strong knowledge and interest in news & current events

Must be willing to work in New York, NY

Preferred

Ability to work independently

Strong research skills and editorial judgment

Ability to clearly communicate directives and status updates to both technical and non-technical resources

Experience in major market or network with big breaking news

Able to work both independently and as a member of a team

Capable of managing multiple deliverables and completing assigned tasks quickly

Passion for news and an interest in multiple platforms (broadcast, cable, web, mobile)

Innovative and flexible thinker, comfortable suggesting solutions

Committed to quality in every assignment, large or small

Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines

Strong interpersonal skills

Fluency in another language not required, but a plus

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

A variety of other discounts and perks

Company

NBCUniversal

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NBCUniversal is a media company that provides entertainment and news development, production, distribution, and marketing services. It is a sub-organization of Comcast.

Founded in 1912

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees