Assignment Editor, NBC Chicago

Company Description

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Job Description

WMAQ-TV, NBC 5 Chicago has an opportunity for a News Assignment Editor responsible for handling a variety of News assignment desk operations.  WMAQ-TV is an owned and operated television station of NBCUniversal in Chicago. 

JOB DUTIES:

• Coordinate reporters, field photographers and other personnel covering assigned News stories.
• Set up and coordinate live remotes, News stories and series planning working closely with Producers and other News team members and management.
• Develop relationships and work with business partners from external News sources to gather reliable and factual information for News story content.
• Work with reporters and producers to develop News stories and story sidebars, as well as coordinate with other departments to complete stories and projects. 
• Create and coordinate short-range planning to meet News department editorial goals.
• Monitor police and emergency scanners as well as electronic and printed sources for News.
• Field producing and/or conducting interviews as needed.

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or related years of experience
• Minimum 1 year of experience working on a television News Assignment Desk 
• Some previous work experience requiring organization and research skills.
• Must be able to work all shifts; overnights, nights and weekends included

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:

At NBC we love to have diversity at the workplace and encourage our employees to have a variety of skills. We would highly value if you are:

• Excellent knowledge of Chicago and suburban areas
• Ability to work contacts and sources to break stories
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and telephone skills
• Strong computer skills
• Strong News judgment and excellent instincts regarding News content
• Ability to react quickly and aggressively in breaking News situations
• Multi-task efficiently; a quick thinker who can handle high-pressure situations on a consistent basis
• Able to work well and contribute within a strong team environment
• Able to work efficiently and productively with initiative and little supervision
• Able to contribute within a strong team environment
• Knowledgeable in navigating the internet to find stories and information
• Knowledge and understanding of various media platforms
• Fluency in Spanish and English a plus

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite
• Must be willing to work in Chicago, IL
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered for this position

Additional Information

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