Top 114 Assignment Desk Editor Jobs

Duopoly Assignment Desk Editor, NBC & Telemundo New York
NBCUniversal —New York, NY
- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Flexible schedule
Assignment Editor
Spectrum —Needham Heights, MA
- $24.30 - $44.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Office
- Residential
- Opportunities for advancement
Sr. Assignment Desk Editor
Univision communications inc —Houston, TX
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Word
- Spanish
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
DIGITAL CONTENT PRODUCER/ ASSIGNMENT DESK EDITOR (P/T) - WOIO/WUAB
Gray Media —Cleveland, OH
- $21.63 - $26.44 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- 2 years
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
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Assignment Desk Editor - Multiplatform, Telemundo Arizona (Phoenix/Tucson)
NBCUniversal —Phoenix, AZ
- Extended hours
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- English
Assignment Editor, FOX Weather
Fox Corporation —New York, NY
- $67,000 - $87,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Research
- Mid-level
- Fair chance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Print Desk Designer (Contract)
The Washington Post —Washington, DC
- $7,200 - $9,500 a month
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
Assignment Editor, NBC & Telemundo Los Angeles
NBCUniversal —Los Angeles, CA
- $65,000 - $85,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Senior Assignment Editor, Digital
NewsHour Productions LLC —Arlington, VA
- $90,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- Office
- Supervising experience
Freelance Story Desk Editor
TEGNA Inc. —Washington, DC
- $33 - $35 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Trade school
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Story Desk Editor
TEGNA Inc. —Greensboro, NC
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Trade school
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Assignment Editor - WSB TV
Cox Media Group, LLC —Atlanta, GA
- Weekends as needed
- Management
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
Multimedia Copy Editor & Designer
Lee Enterprises —Richmond, VA
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- 2 years
- Communication skills
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ASSIGNMENT EDITOR - WEEK
Gray Media —East Peoria, IL
- $18.91 - $25.55 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Computer skills
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
Quick Apply
Assignment Editor/Digital Content Producer
Nexstar Broadcasting —Austin, TX
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
Assistant News Editor
Chicago Public Media —Chicago, IL
- $77,214 - $85,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- English
- Mid-level
- Databases
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
Live Desk Editor
Fox Corporation —Oakland, CA
- $43 - $47 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- Research
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Publicist
Charles Communication Group —Remote
- From $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Remote
- Writing skills
- Research
- Mid-level
Quick Apply
7d
Senior Editor
The Huntington —San Marino, CA
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Office
- Organizational skills
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
General Assignment Reporter (Breaking News) - West Coast
Guardian News & Media —Los Angeles, CA
- $75,000 - $88,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Psychiatry
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance

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Duopoly Assignment Desk Editor, NBC & Telemundo New York

NBCUniversal -
New York, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$80,000 - $100,000 a year

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Community relationship building
Journalistic writing

Full Job Description

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

Role Purpose:
News 4 New York and Telemundo 47 are looking for an Assignment Desk Editor. The ideal candidate will be responsible for working in a duopoly environment, coordinating the teams around news stories, as well as reporter and field crew resources. Providing status of coverage to management will be critical, as well as establishing a network of contacts and sources across the New York DMA.

Responsibilities

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/printed sources for news.
Enterprise story ideas and work with reporters and producers to develop stories. Conceive and execute news coverage and make front line editorial decisions on a story-by-story basis. Develop story ideas and clearly articulate them.
Participate in daily planning meetings. Coordinate with other departments to complete stories and projects. Create and coordinate short-range planning to meet department editorial goals.
Facilitate the news gathering process and ensure comprehensive coverage of all news stories. 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.
Monitor journalistic and editorial elements of newsgathering in the field. Communicate with production staff on the status of coverage and stories. Coordinate reporters, field crews, and assignment desk staff. -Communicate with production staff and management on the status of coverage and stories. Coordinate with other Assignment Editors and the Managing Editor for carry-over of stories from day to day.
Monitor blogs, social media, and local papers for potential stories. Compile a list of possible stories to be followed up on by news staff.
Develop and cultivate contacts within the community for news stories. Establish network of contacts and sources across the New York area. Cooperate with and support NBC News, Newschannel and other NBC Owned stations.
Coordinate with the station’s digital team to fulfill their real-time needs for information and video feeds in full parity with the linear newsroom
Assists with any pending visual elements for reporters alongside others newsroom personnel
FOR WNJU – distributing stories of the day to affiliates and Latin America
- 80k-100k

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or Communications.
At least 4 years’ experience including: work in a broadcast news environment, coordinating assignments, generating story ideas.
Two years’ experience as an Assignment Editor.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Eligibility Requirements

Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays and overnights.
Must be able to work any 24/7 shift as needed, including availability to be called in on short notice to cover shifts due to breaking news, increased operational demands, or unexpected staffing shortages (e.g., sick calls).
Must be willing to work in NYC.
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program.

Desired

Strong interpersonal skills. Team player.
Bilingual – Spanish/English.
Has the ability to seek simple solutions to complex problems.
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.
Show producing or field producing.
Ability to work on short-notice (given breaking news or schedule coverage).

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 [email protected].

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