Assignment Desk Editor

Title: Assignment Desk Editor

Employees can work remotely

Job Description:

Company Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

The Assignment Desk Editor will find, follow, and cover the news of the day and gather stories and elements for dissemination to NBC News group and News Channel partners and clients, including foreign clients.

Job Duties:

• Work with all NBC entities and News Channel clients to gather the day’s news
• Fulfill requests for NBC News network platforms
• Use all available editorial, social media, and desktop tools to gather, view, and share stories
• Respond quickly to breaking news
• Communicate story developments with network, NBC News Channel clients and internally within NBC News Channel
• Represent NBC News Channel on network conference calls
• Book transmission for live and tape feeds
• Utilize various file sharing platforms to gather video
• Find compelling user generated stories
• Clear, with the proper language, any user generated content for the feed
• Follow and communicate Rights and Clearances restrictions

Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.

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: $50,000 – $60,000

We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree – preferably in journalism or communications
• Minimum 2 years of experience desired
• Must be able to work weekends, nights, and holidays
• Must be able to work flexible hours during major breaking news
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong editorial judgment and customer service skills
• Ability to work calmly in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments
• Strong work ethic and organizational skills