Assignment Editor, Network News Desk

As an Assignment Editor on the Network News Desk, you will work alongside a shift-based team and in collaboration with the bureaus on all domestic news coverage. You will work to provide editorial and logistical support to all platforms across broadcast, cable, digital and streaming. Responsibilities: Coordinate the gathering and feeding of news materials Effectively research & implement coverage of breaking news & on-going stories Ability to jump in & quickly assess what is needed on coverage of a breaking story Collaborate with NBC News digital, streaming and broadcast platforms on newsgathering, social media initiatives and content distribution Communicate with important groups such as Legal, Standards, R&C to make sure appropriate editorial/usage guidance and is obtained and disseminated to all platforms Use data to inform and evolve newsgathering, storytelling and audience engagement Initiate & maintain communication with affiliates & News Channel counterparts Effective use & monitoring of social media sites & the web Facilitate and manage requests from all platforms for field teams on assignment Participate in daily network-wide conferences Establish & maintain working story & contact files Monitor competitive broadcasts, cable and digital platforms Ability to put together a story coverage plan & layout with oversight from management Work closely with Network, MSNBC & NBC News Now teams to accommodate their on-air needs (breaking news, correspondent requests, etc.) Coordinate with technical and operations staff on resource management