Assignment Desk Editor, NBC & Dallas

Job Description

Responsibilities

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Job Description

NBCUniversal's Owned Television station in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, KXAS TV/KXTX TV, is looking for a highly organized Assignment Desk Editor. As an NBC5/T39 Assignment Desk Editor, you will gather information and set up stories, react aggressively to breaking news, update our digital platforms including NBCDFW.com and TelemundoDallas.com contribute story ideas.

Responsibilities:
• Assign reporters, photographers, and other personnel to cover stories
• Monitor social media, police radios, electronic/printed sources for potential news content
• Post stories & content to NBCDFW.com and elemundoDallas.com NBC5 and T39 social media channels
• Assist producers, reporters, and photographers with researching stories and gathering information
• Answer newsroom phones and respond to viewer e-mails
• Set up and coordinate live remotes inside and outside the building

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum 2 years of experience working on a television assignment desk
• Previous work experience requiring organization and research skills

Eligibility Requirements:
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be willing to work in Fort Worth, just south of DFW Airport
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must have the ability to work any of a 24 x 7 shift
• Must be available to work overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or required
• Must accept Solutions as NBCUniversal's Alternative Dispute Resolution program

Desired Qualifications:
• Fluency in Spanish and English, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Must work well under pressure.
• Knowledge of Dallas-Fort Worth market.
• Self-starter with great social media skills and strong news judgment
• Ability to work contacts and react quickly and aggressively to breaking news and developing stories

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gxp99q-18-118-195-178-42 in your application.