Job Description

Are you a relentless newshound with a passion for breaking stories and a pulse on the Bay Area? NBC Bay Area is looking for a driven, resourceful, and digitally savvy Assignment Editor to join our award-winning newsroom. This is your chance to be at the heart of one of the most dynamic news environments in the country.

As an Assignment Editor, you’ll be the engine behind our daily news operation— tracking developing stories, coordinating crews, and ensuring our coverage is fast, accurate, and impactful. You’ll work closely with reporters, producers, photographers, and newsroom leadership to shape compelling content across all platforms.

What You’ll Do:

• Monitor breaking news and emerging stories across multiple platforms
• Assign and dispatch field crews with precision and urgency
• Cultivate a deep network of sources across the Bay Area
• Conduct beat checks with public safety agencies and local officials
• Book high-impact guests for live and recorded segments
• Perform background research and database searches to support storytelling
• Write and publish content for NBC Bay Area’s digital and social platforms

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 year of experience as an Assignment Editor or in a similar newsroom role
• Strong editorial judgment and a nose for news
• Excellent computer and digital research skills
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including overnights, weekends, and holidays
• Exceptional writing, communication, and organizational skills

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must apply via nbcunicareers.com
• Must be willing to work on-site in San Jose, CA
• Must have unrestricted work authorization in the U.S.
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

We’re looking for someone who is:

• A proactive communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• A creative problem-solver who can juggle multiple priorities with ease
• Digitally fluent , with a strong grasp of social media, mobile platforms, and emerging tech
• A visual storyteller , capable of basic video shooting and editing
• A collaborative team player who brings energy, curiosity, and a can-do attitude to every shift

Additional Requirements:

• *  **Required On-Site** : This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
  

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. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting theBenefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $65,000 - $100,000

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.