Assignment Desk Editor, NBC & Telemundo Miami

NBCUniversalMiramar, FL
14hOnsite

About The Position

NBC6 and Telemundo 51, the NBCUniversal Local stations serving South Florida, are looking for a bilingual journalist to serve as an Assignment Editor in our duopoly’s multiplatform newsroom. You will be responsible for facilitating newsgathering and coordinating comprehensive coverage of news stories.

Requirements

  • Minimum of two years of experience as an Assignment Editor preferably in the Miami market.
  • Bilingual (Spanish and English)
  • Must be technically competent and able to learn and use newsroom systems as they develop, have proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
  • General knowledge of television news techniques, including how stories should be covered and assembled.
  • Ability to multitask and make quick decisions under pressure.
  • Experience with coordinating and pulling in feeds and live signals.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Strong social media, streaming and multiplatform knowledge.
  • Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through the www.nbcunicareers.com site.
  • Must be willing to work at the station in South Florida/Miramar location.
  • Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
  • Must have valid drivers license.
  • Must have ability to work any of a 24x7 shift.
  • Must be willing to work nights, weekends, long hours and a variety of shifts, when assigned.
  • Must be willing to work in high-risk emergency situations including hurricanes.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s degree or relevant job experience required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal court procedures.
  • Researching skills required.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work well with people while under pressure.
  • Familiarity with local leaders and jurisdiction lines is a plus.
  • Up to date on and interested in current news events.
  • Knowledge of laws of libel, slander and applicable FCC rules and regulations.
  • Personal initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision.
  • Team player who is flexible.
  • Displays a positive work ethic and can work under tight deadlines.
  • High degree of integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities

  • Assign and manage story coverage plans, photographers, and resources to maximize duopoly and newsroom efficiency.
  • Maintain continuous communication with field crews, sharing changes and critical information.
  • Monitor police scanners, law enforcement, fire agencies, websites, and social media to identify breaking and developing news and confirm details with official sources.
  • Participate in editorial meetings and contribute story ideas using editorial judgment.
  • Develop, cultivate, and maintain contacts essential to news coverage throughout South Florida.
  • Check clerk of courts sites regularly for upcoming trials and hearings.
  • Check and reply to viewer emails and phone calls with story tips.
  • Make daily beat checks and delegate to others to do the same.
  • Maintain accurate, real-time documentation of daily stories in Slack, the newsroom computer system, and content grids, ensuring video is properly attached.
  • Help coordinate interviews and logistics for field crews, producers, and newscasts.
  • Collaborate with producers and crew to establish live shot locations, and other news content as needed.
  • Organize and communicate live signals and feeds.
  • Update and publish news content across platforms, including broadcast, web, streaming, and social media.
  • Alert management team as appropriate when action is needed on a story.
  • Request credentials for staff to cover important events.
  • Coordinate coverage with NBC News Group, Telemundo networks, owned stations, and affiliates.
  • Knowledge of newsroom automation systems, online storage, and computer languages or equivalent work experience.
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