Assignment Editor (WCAU)

NBCUniversal

(Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)

Full Time

Job Posting Details

About NBCUniversal

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.

Summary

This individual will cover local news for NBC10 and participate in the newsgathering and editorial process.

Responsibilities

Conceive and execute news coverage and make front line editorial decisions on a story-by-story basis.
Facilitate the news gathering process and ensure comprehensive coverage of all news stories.
Develop and monitor journalistic and editorial elements of news gathering in the field
Dispatch news crews, field producers and reporters
Supervise news and gathering crews
Communicate with productions staff on the status of coverage and stories
Develop and cultivate contacts within the community for news stories
Cooperate with and support NCB News News Channel and other Owned Stations
Utilize social media platforms to keep up to date with breaking

Ideal Candidate

**Basic Qualifications**

* Solid demonstrated experience on as an assignment desk or within a newsroom in a top ten television market a must 
* Must have a working knowledge of all forms of social media and use that social media to engage viewers. 
* Candidate must be a self-starter with excellent telephone/communication skills 
* Must possess the ability to problem solve, prioritize decisions, and act decisively under tight deadlines 
* Must be willing to submit a background investigation 
* Must react quickly and aggressively in breaking news situations 
* Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or equivalent experience preferred 
* Additional Job Requirements 
* Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered 
* Must be willing to work in Bala-Cynwyd, PA and surrounding areas 
* Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice 
* Must have a valid driver’s license 
* Must be “on call” 24 hours a day / 7 days a week

**Desired Qualifications**

* Must possess strong journalistic skills, strong news judgment and good instincts 
* A highly motivated individual with experience and a passion for winning. 
* Must be flexible with work schedule 
* Bilingual (Spanish and English) is a plus 
* Working knowledge of the Philadelphia and suburban geographic areas is preferred but not required

Basic Qualifications

Solid demonstrated experience on as an assignment desk or within a newsroom in a top ten television market a must
Must have a working knowledge of all forms of social media and use that social media to engage viewers.
Candidate must be a self-starter with excellent telephone/communication skills
Must possess the ability to problem solve, prioritize decisions, and act decisively under tight deadlines
Must be willing to submit a background investigation
Must react quickly and aggressively in breaking news situations
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or equivalent experience preferred
Additional Job Requirements
Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
Must be willing to work in Bala-Cynwyd, PA and surrounding areas
Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
Must have a valid driver’s license
Must be “on call” 24 hours a day / 7 days a week

Desired Qualifications

Must possess strong journalistic skills, strong news judgment and good instincts
A highly motivated individual with experience and a passion for winning.
Must be flexible with work schedule
Bilingual (Spanish and English) is a plus
Working knowledge of the Philadelphia and suburban geographic areas is preferred but not required

Compensation and Working Conditions