Senior Assignment Manager, MSNBC Weekend Newsgathering

Job Description

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Job Description
We are seeking a sharp, decisive, and organized Senior Manager to lead our weekend newsroom operations. Based in our Washington, DC bureau, this role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of weekend news coverage, including breaking news, political coverage, live programming, and coordination across teams. The ideal candidate is a newsroom leader with strong editorial judgment, cable news experience, and the ability to manage high-stakes coverage with speed and clarity.

Responsibilities:
• Serve as the senior editorial lead on weekends, making critical content and coverage decisions in real-time.
• Oversee live programming blocks and breaking news situations from a leadership perspective.
• Ensure consistent editorial quality and standards across all weekend content, editorial, digital, and social platforms.
• Coordinate with weekday leadership teams to maintain continuity of coverage and editorial priorities.
• Lead morning and evening editorial meetings, providing clear directives and planning guidance.
• Monitor developing news, policy updates, and political developments relevant to the network's brand.
• Troubleshoot logistical or editorial issues in coordination with control room and tech ops.
• Provide feedback, mentorship, and performance management for weekend staff.
• Collaborate with booking, digital, and graphics teams to align storytelling across platforms.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
• 7+ years of experience in a fast-paced, live news environment (preferably cable or broadcast).
• At least 2–3 years in a managerial or senior editorial role.
• Deep knowledge of US politics, government institutions, and current events.
• Exceptional editorial judgment and the ability to make swift decisions under pressure.
• Experience overseeing breaking news events in real time.
• Strong communication and team leadership skills.
• Willingness to work a non-traditional schedule, including weekends and holidays.
Preferred Qualities:
• Experience with iNews and SLACK
• Background in both linear broadcast and digital news content.
• Calm demeanor and strong decision-making ability under pressure.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and lead across departments.
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.
Salary range: $135,000 - $150,000

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