Job Description

NBC6 and Telemundo 51, the NBCUniversal Local stations serving South Florida, are looking for a journalist to serve as an Assignment Editor in our duopoly’s multiplatform newsroom. You will be responsible for facilitating newsgathering and coordinating comprehensive coverage of news stories.

** Job Responsibilities:**

• Help coordinate interviews and logistics for field crews.
• Know story coverage plans for field crews including the platforms where the story will appear.
• Maintain contact with law enforcement, fire and other agencies to determine coverage of daily and breaking news.
• Participate in editorial meetings, contribute story ideas.
• Develop and cultivate contacts who are important to news coverage in South Florida.
• Maintain an accurate account of the day’s events in the Assignment Desk computer systems and Slack ensuring video elements are attached.
• Develop and set up interviews for interesting story ideas using editorial judgment.
• Organize and communicate feed and live signal intake
• Make daily beat checks and delegate to others to do the same.
• Assign photographers to reporters to maximize duopoly efforts.
• Communicate changes and other needed information to field crews.
• Actively monitor police scanners to react to breaking news and seek confirmation from official sources.
• Knowledge of newsroom automation systems, online storage, and computer languages or equivalent work experience.
• Working knowledge of media acquisition and IP transmission systems.
• Add and update stories in content grid, ensuring video is attached.
• Alert management team as appropriate when action is needed on a story.
• Monitor websites and social media sources for stories.
• Check clerk of courts sites regularly for upcoming trials and hearings.
• Arrange and coordinate news content and interviews for producers, reporters, newscasts and other news programs.
• Coordinate elements and assist reporters, producers and MMJs.
• Request credentials for staff to cover important events.
• Collaborate with producers and crew to establish live shot locations, and other news content as needed.
• Coordinate coverage with NBC News Group/Telemundo networks as well as other owned stations and affiliates.
• Update news stories on various platforms including websites, streaming and social media.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish and English, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
• Minimum of two years of experience as an Assignment Editor preferably in the Miami market.
• Must be technically competent and able to learn and use newsroom systems as they develop, have proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• General knowledge of television news techniques, including how stories should be covered and assembled.
• Ability to multitask and make quick decisions under pressure.
• Experience with coordinating and pulling in feeds and live signals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong social media, streaming and multiplatform knowledge.

** Desired:**

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant job experience required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal court procedures.
• Familiarity with internet research is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with people while under pressure.
• Familiarity with local leaders and jurisdiction lines is a plus.
• Up to date on and interested in current news events.
• Knowledge of laws of libel, slander and applicable FCC rules and regulations.
• Personal initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Team player who is flexible.
• Displays a positive work ethic and can work under tight deadlines.
• High degree of integrity and professionalism.

** Eligibility Requirements:**

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through the www.nbcunicareers.com site.
• Must be willing to work at the station in South Florida/Miramar location.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must have valid drivers license.
• Must have ability to work any of a 24x7 shift.
• Must be willing to work weekends, long hours and a variety of shifts, when assigned.
• Must be willing to work in high-risk emergency situations including hurricanes.

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.