Assignment Editor, NBC & Telemundo Los Angeles

NBCUniversal • Los Angeles, CA

4d • $65,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

KNBC4 & KVEA52 are looking for an Assignment Desk Editor. The ideal candidate will be responsible for working in a duopoly environment, coordinating the teams around news stories, as well as reporter and field crew resources. Providing status of coverage to management will be critical, as well as establishing a network of contacts and sources across the Los Angeles DMA.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or Communications.
• At least 5 years’ experience including: work in a broadcast news environment, coordinating assignments, generating story ideas.
• 5 years’ experience as an Assignment Editor.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays and overnights.
• Must have the ability to work any of a 24 x 7 shift
• Must be willing to work in Los Angeles.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Required On-Site : This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Nice To Haves

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Team player.
• Bilingual – Spanish/English
• Has the ability to seek simple solutions to complex problems.
• Candidate must be a self-starter, with good telephone skills, excellent organizational skills, strong news judgment and good instincts.
• Ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions and act decisively under stress and tight deadlines.
• Thorough knowledge of the logistics aspect of deploying personnel and equipment for the purpose of electronic newsgathering.

Responsibilities

• Break stories, work contacts and react quickly and aggressively to breaking news.
• Gather information for newscasts, set up stories in advance and assist newscast producer in all aspects of the show.
• Monitor police and emergency scanners and electronic/printed sources for news.
• Enterprise story ideas and work with reporters and producers to develop stories.
• Conceive and execute news coverage and make front line editorial decisions on a story-by-story basis.
• Develop story ideas and clearly articulate them.
• Participate in daily planning meetings.
• Coordinate with other departments to complete stories and projects.
• Create and coordinate short-range planning to meet department editorial goals.
• Facilitate the news gathering process and ensure comprehensive coverage of all news stories.
• Dispatch crews and information in a timely and organized manner.
• Coordinate reporters, photographers, and other personnel to cover stories.
• Set up and coordinate live remotes inside and outside the building.
• Multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Monitor journalistic and editorial elements of newsgathering in the field.
• Communicate with production staff on the status of coverage and stories.
• Coordinate reporters, field crews, and assignment desk staff.
• -Communicate with production staff and management on the status of coverage and stories.
• Coordinate with other Assignment Editors and the Managing Editor for carry-over of stories from day to day.
• Monitor blogs, social media, and local papers for potential stories.
• Compile a list of possible stories to be followed up on by news staff.
• Develop and cultivate contacts within the community for news stories.
• Establish network of contacts and sources across the Los Angeles area.
• Cooperate with and support NBC News, Newschannel and other NBC Owned stations.
• Coordinate with the station’s digital team to fulfill their real-time needs for information and video feeds in full parity with the linear newsroom
• Assists with any pending visual elements for reporters alongside others newsroom personnel

Benefits

• This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level