Assignment Desk Editor, NBC Boston

Job Description

Freelance Assignment Desk Editor, NBC Boston

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description
NBC Boston is seeking a Freelance Assignment Desk Editor. This is a part-time project/limited term position with an estimated duration of up to 8-12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.
• Enterprise story ideas for coverage and interview subjects
• Assign crews to news stories and provide support for complete coverage, including research, contact information, phone calls, video etc.
• Coordinate feeds and media sharing with affiliates
• Monitor all changing and developing news stories from news wires, social media, scanners, contacts, public relations, phone calls, and viewer suggestions
• Communicate with production staff and management on the status of coverage and stories
• Establish network of contacts and sources across the Boston DMA
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
• Prior experience at an assignment desk.
• Prior experience in local news coverage.
• Strong writing skills
• Strong research skills.
• Basic computer skills.
Desired Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Strong resources and contacts in the community
• Ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions and act decisively under stress and tight deadlines.
• Strong ability to assign, direct and supervise broadcast news coverage.
• Ability to gather stories from different platforms
• Ability to communicate through social media to specific individuals to corroborate stories
• Ability to search topics on social media and digital platforms
• Solid news judgment and awareness of local and national news.
• Must have the ability to communicate clearly and concisely with coworkers and community.
Eligibility Requirements:
• Able to work any of a 24x7 shift including weekends and overnights depending upon news coverage & able to return to work in emergencies.
• Must be willing to work on-site at the station in Needham, MA.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program.
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-1226b0-35-215-184-102-42 in your application.