Nightside Assignment Editor, NBC10 Philadelphia

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About the role

Lead coverage of breaking and developing news stories both editorially and logistically for the newsroom and field crews. Research, coordinate, pitch, and implement coverage of breaking news, continuing coverage, and community stories. Quickly assess needs for breaking story coverage, find and book experts or community members, and collaborate with website, social media, and streaming teams. Maintain communication with affiliates and News Channel counterparts, monitor and break news via social media, and establish working story and contact files.

Responsibilities

• Research, coordinate, pitch, and implement coverage of breaking news, continuing coverage, and community stories.
• Quickly assess what is needed for coverage of breaking stories.
• Find and book experts and community members who help define a story.
• Collaborate with website, social media, and streaming teams.
• Initiate and maintain communication with affiliates and News Channel counterparts.
• Monitor and break news through social media platforms and tools.
• Establish and maintain working story and contact files.
• Communicate ideas and status updates clearly to both editorial and technical teams.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of police scanners.
• Working knowledge of live production/transmission.
• Able to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or Communications preferred or equivalent experience.
• At least 4 years’ experience, including work in a broadcast news environment, coordinating assignments, and generating story ideas.
• Two years’ experience as an Assignment Editor.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must have the ability to work any of a 24 x 7 shift, including 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.
• This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Desired Qualifications

• Proficient on all social media platforms.
• Passion for news and an interest in multiple platforms.
• Innovative and flexible thinker, comfortable suggesting solutions and story ideas.
• Committed to quality in every assignment, large or small.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and news judgment.
• Bilingual – Spanish/English preferred.