Job Description

The Assignment Editor plays a significant role in the day-to-day execution of NBC Connecticut’s multiplatform news strategy. The role combines attention to detail, rapid response, editorial judgment, consistent day-to-day execution within a 24/7 newsgathering operation. This person will also manage the coordination of day-to-day assignments for the station’s field crews.

Here You Can:

• Break stories, work contacts, and react quickly and aggressively to breaking news.
• Gather information for newscasts, set up stories in advance, and assist newscast producer in all aspects of the show.
• Monitor police and emergency scanners and electronic sources for news.
• Use social media tools to monitor and report news, find sources, and leads for stories.
• When assigned, participate in long-term planning for station initiatives and big stories.
• Enterprise story ideas.
• Participate in daily editorial meetings.
• Dispatch crews and information in a timely and organized manner. Coordinate reporters, photographers, and other personnel to cover stories.
• Set up and coordinate live remotes inside and outside the building.
• Multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Coordinate with other Assignment Editors and the Managing Editor for carry-over of stories from day to day.
• Develop and cultivate contacts within the community for news stories.
• Establish a network of contacts and sources across Connecticut.
• Cooperate with and support NBC News, Newschannel and other Owned Television stations.
• Produce content for the NBC Connecticut digital platforms
• Write and publish local news content on the NBCConnecticut.com website, our mobile apps, social media platforms and other properties
• Learn how to publish video, images and text including publishing to social media platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or other equivalent experience
• At least 1 year experience including: work in a broadcast news environment, coordinating assignments, generating story ideas.
• Demonstrated knowledge of AP Style writing and guidelines

_ Desired Qualifications_

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or Communications.
• Candidate must be a self-starter, with good telephone skills, excellent organizational skills, strong news judgment and good instincts. Ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions and act decisively under stress and tight deadlines.
• Thorough knowledge of the logistics aspect of deploying personnel and equipment for the purpose of electronic newsgathering.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Team player.
• Has the ability to seek simple solutions to complex problems.
• Thorough knowledge of the logistics aspect of deploying personnel and equipment for the purpose of electronic newsgathering.
• Show producing or field producing.
• Proficient in Social Media platforms, such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.

_ Eligibility Requirements:_

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through the www.nbcunicareers.com site
• Must be willing to work in West Hartford, CT
• Must be 18 years or greater
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must have ability to work any of a 24x7 shift, particularly holidays, weekends and overnights/early mornings
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
• Required On-Site : This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Additional Information

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