Senior Assignment Manager, MSNBC Newsgathering

The Senior Assignment Manager (NY) will lead efforts in affiliate coordination, user-generated content (UGC) video clearance, and oversee rights and clearances. This critical newsroom leadership role ensures the responsible acquisition, verification, and usage of visual assets across platforms. You will act as the primary liaison with affiliates, wire services (including AP and Reuters), and internal editorial teams. Additionally, you will mentor and train assignment editors and embeds on best practices in sourcing and verifying video content. Responsibilities Lead and manage daily coordination with affiliate stations and third-party video providers, ensuring timely and high-quality content acquisition. Oversee all rights and clearances processes for video content, including UGC, partner feeds, and social media sources. Act as the network’s primary liaison with AP, Reuters, and other wire services to secure and track usage rights and licensing agreements. Develop and enforce editorial standards and workflows for sourcing, verifying, and using UGC across linear, digital, and social platforms. Manage a team of assignment editors and support staff responsible for video ingest, tracking, and clearance documentation. Collaborate with legal and standards teams to stay current on evolving media law and copyright issues, particularly regarding fair use and third-party content. Provide training and guidance to embeds, assignment editors, reporters, and journalists on sourcing protocols and legal considerations. Maintain detailed tracking systems for all licensed or cleared content to support legal compliance and audit readiness. Participate in newsroom planning around major events and breaking news to coordinate content gathering and affiliate usage.