Assignment Editor - NBC10 & T62

Job Description

Freelance Assignment Editor - NBC10 & T62 Philadelphia

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
• Lead coverage of breaking/developing news stories both editorially and logistically for both the newsroom and field crews
• Research, coordinate & implement coverage of news stories
• Ability to quickly assess what is needed on coverage of breaking stories
• Ability to find & book experts and community members to appear on-air
• Collaborate with the website, social media, and streaming team
• Initiate & maintain communication with affiliates & NBC Network counterparts
• Consistently monitor and break news through social media platforms and tools
• This shift will start as an overnight weekend position, along with several weekday shifts.
• This is not a staff position. However, 40 hours per week through 2025 is possible
PLEASE NOTE: This is a project position with an estimated duration of up to 12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.
Qualifications
• Previous experience working in a broadcast news environment
• 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
• Working Knowledge of Police Scanners
• Previous coordinating assignments and generating story ideas a plus
Eligibility Requirements:
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours 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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-9z6z94-35-215-184-102-42 in your application.