Job Description

** Job Description:**

The Assignment Desk Editor – Producer is responsible for planning, preparing, and executing the news gathering functions by working closely with producers, reporters and photographers.

• Suggest stories for daily coverage as well as plans for future content with news team.
• Researches and organizes details and facts on story ideas.
• Arranges and coordinates news content and interviews for daily and future stories.
• Collaborates with reporters and producers on editorial content of stories.
• Reviews stories for elements, balance, storytelling, and script.
• Collaborates with staff on story/sweeps planning and coordination.
• Monitors all sources for news and establishes/maintains contacts and sources
• Works under the direct supervision of the Executive Producer and is responsible for completing any other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

** Responsibilities:**

• Responsible for planning, preparing, and executing the news gathering functions, including newsroom assignment, coordination of logistics, and monitors news wires.
• Plans and prepares content using the resources available and coordinating with managing editor, executive producer and show producers.
• Assist in scripts (including writing) and the editing of a story.
• Coordinates breaking news coverage and establishes live shots and remotes.
• Contribute story ideas and take charge of daily coverage decisions for newscast and platforms.
• Quickly adjust to late changes and be aggressive in breaking news coverage.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Backup producer as needed.

Qualifications

** Eligibility Requirements:**

• Fluency in Spanish and English, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal designated worksite (Centennial, Colorado).
• Willingness to travel and work outside standard hours, and on weekends with short notice.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must accept Solutions as NBCUniversal's Dispute Resolution Program.

** Desired Qualifications:**

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• General computer skills: iNews.
• Solid editing, writing and production principals.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced, dead-line driven environment.
• Accustomed to working in a team and collaborating with all levels within the organization.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail.
• Proven excellent interpersonal skills combined with a strong sense of how to visually tell a compelling story desired.
• Ability to create urgent, engaging, and conversational news copy and visuals under tight deadlines.
• Team player who is flexible and works well under pressure.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

_ 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 the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000 (based on experience)

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.