Assignment Desk Editor

NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Job Description

NBCUniversal’s Owned Television station in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, KXAS/KXTX TV, is looking for a highly organized Assignment Desk Editor. As a Duopoly Assignment Desk Editor, you will gather information and set up stories, react aggressively to breaking news, update our digital platforms and 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
• 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

Minimum 2 years experience working on a television assignment desk
Previous work experience requiring organization and research skills

Eligibility Requirements:

Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
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 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:

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Bi-Lingual English/Spanish
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