Job Description

Job Duties

• Facilitate the news gathering process and ensure comprehensive coverage of on-air and online news stories.
• Effectively collaborate and communicate with other assignment desk personnel
• Generate daily, enterprise and evergreen story ideas
• Consistently monitor scanners, wires, internet sites and social media so not miss any critical breaking news
• Develop and cultivate contacts within the community for news stories
• Coordinate logistics for field crews for local coverage
• Dispatch news crews, field producers, and reporters
• Make front line editorial decisions on a story-by-story basis
• Support producers by gathering new and updated information on stories
• Communicate with newsroom and production staff on the status of coverage and stories
• Arrange and coordinate news content and interviews for producers/talent
• Work closely story/sweeps planning and coordination
• Conduct investigative research
• Generate duopoly story ideas

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 the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range : $65,000 - $85,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as an Assignment Editor, Reporter or Producer
• BA or BS in Journalism, Communications or other related field or equivalent work experience
• Must be willing to work in Washington, D.C.
• Must be 18 years or greater
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays
• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered

** Desired Qualifications**

• Excellent news judgment and solid instincts
• Ability to perform under tight time deadlines
• Working knowledge of the Washington, DC metro area is preferred
• Self-starter with excellent communication and organizational skills
• Must possess the ability to problem solve, prioritize decisions and act decisively under tight deadlines
• Shooting and editing skills with various editing software
• Must be able to work effectively with others in a team environment
• General knowledge of television news techniques, including how stories should be covered and assembled
• Familiarity with web-based research
• Familiarity with utilizing social media as a newsgathering tool
• Solid sources in the community
• Knowledge of local, state & federal court procedures
• Knowledge of satellite operations and microwave systems
• Understanding of emerging production techniques and technology
• Competitive spirit
• Spanish language skills a plus

** Additional requirements** ​​​​​​​

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

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.