Assignment Desk Editor

NBC News Channel is a division of the NBC News Group, based in Charlotte, North Carolina 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. This position is overnight hours and could include backfilling other assignment desk shifts. Responsibilities: Work with all NBC entities and News Channel clients to gather the day’s news Fulfil requests for all NBC Network platforms Use all available editorial, social media, and desktop tools to gather, view, and share stories Respond quickly to breaking news Work closely with feed producer regarding story details and restrictions 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 facilities, 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