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Job Duties
- Facilitate the news gathering process and ensure comprehensive coverage of on-air and online news stories.
- Effectively collaborate and communicate with other assignment desk personnel
- Generate daily, enterprise and evergreen story ideas
- Consistently monitor scanners, wires, internet sites and social media so not miss any critical breaking news
- Develop and cultivate contacts within the community for news stories
- Coordinate logistics for field crews for local coverage
- Dispatch news crews, field producers, and reporters
- Make front line editorial decisions on a story-by-story basis
- Support producers by gathering new and updated information on stories
- Communicate with newsroom and production staff on the status of coverage and stories
- Arrange and coordinate news content and interviews for producers/talent
- Work closely story/sweeps planning and coordination
- Perform as back up producer as required
- Conduct investigative research
- Generate duopoly story ideas
Basic Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years' experience as an Assignment Editor, Reporter or Producer
- BA or BS in Journalism, Communications or other related field or equivalent work experience
- Must be willing to work in Washington, D.C.
- Must be 18 years or greater
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
- Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays
- Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
Desired Qualifications
- Excellent news judgment and solid instincts
- Ability to perform under tight time deadlines
- Working knowledge of the Washington, DC metro area is preferred
- Self-starter with excellent communication and organizational skills
- Must possess the ability to problem solve, prioritize decisions and act decisively under tight deadlines
- Shooting and editing skills with various editing software
- Must be able to work effectively with others in a team environment
- General knowledge of television news techniques, including how stories should be covered and assembled
- Familiarity with web-based research
- Familiarity with utilizing social media as a newsgathering tool
- Solid sources in the community
- Knowledge of local, state & federal court procedures
- Knowledge of satellite operations and microwave systems
- Understanding of emerging production techniques and technology
- Competitive spirit
- Spanish language skills a plus
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