Job Description

WMAQ-TV, NBC 5 Chicago has an opportunity for a News Assignment Editor responsible for handling a variety of News assignment desk operations.  WMAQ-TV is an owned and operated television station of NBCUniversal in Chicago. 

JOB DUTIES:

• Coordinate reporters, field photographers and other personnel covering assigned News stories.
• Set up and coordinate live remotes, News stories and series planning working closely with Producers and other News team members and management.
• Develop relationships and work with business partners from external News sources to gather reliable and factual information for News story content.
• Work with reporters and producers to develop News stories and story sidebars, as well as coordinate with other departments to complete stories and projects. 
• Create and coordinate short-range planning to meet News department editorial goals.
• Monitor police and emergency scanners as well as electronic and printed sources for News.
• Field producing and/or conducting interviews as needed.

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or related years of experience
• Minimum 1 year of experience working on a television News Assignment Desk 
• Some previous work experience requiring organization and research skills.
• Must be able to work weekends

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be willing to work in Chicago, IL
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered for this position

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:

At NBC we love to have diversity at the workplace and encourage our employees to have a variety of skills. We would highly value if you are:

• Excellent knowledge of Chicago and suburban areas
• Ability to work contacts and sources to break stories
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and telephone skills
• Strong computer skills
• Strong News judgment and excellent instincts regarding News content
• Ability to react quickly and aggressively in breaking News situations

Additional Information

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. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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