Desk Assistant- Bureau

Job Description

Responsibilities

As a Desk Assistant, you will coordinate with and support management, assignment editors, producers and correspondents in the coverage of content for broadcast, cable, digital platforms and brands. Additional responsibilities include:

Coordinate the gathering and feeding of news materials.
Assist in breaking news and on-going story coverage through internet research and phone calls.
Conduct a variety of information searches.
Help monitor social media sites & the web often and as needed.
Assist the news gathering team with phone inquiries and other requests.
Other responsibilities may change depending on breaking news and scheduling.
Monitor competitive broadcasts, cable and digital platforms.
Manage MSNBC guest requests in the Chicago bureau (confirming photographer assignment, booking makeup, greeting guests and escorting them to and from studio).

Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or a related field.
• Minimum one year professional network news experience, either with a program, bureau or assignment.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays and overnights, under tight deadline pressure, occasionally with little or no warning (e.g. breaking news).
• Must be willing to work in Chicago, Illinois.

Desired Characteristics
• Knowledge of NBC News programs, on-air correspondents, policies, guidelines and practices.
• Demonstrated strong knowledge and interest in news and current events.
• Strong journalistic writing skills, research skills, and editorial judgment.
• Ability to multitask under pressure in a deadline driven environment.
• Excellent time management skills.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r7k9v8-18-116-62-45-42 in your application.