Editor - Network Booking and Specials
NPR
Washington, DC
Responsibilities
The Desk Editor is responsible for executing NBC News coverage in Washington and the surrounding region across all platforms including Nightly News, The Today Show, MSNBC, NBC News Now and NBCNews.com.
Responsibilities include:
• Coverage of breaking news, scheduled events, pooled events, highly produced interviews, field anchoring and other production needs
• Must be able to monitor and react to breaking news, stay focused in high pressure situations and multitask
• Must be able to communicate clearly with talent, producers, field crews, managers of all the platforms and counterparts in New York
Qualifications/Requirements
Qualifications:
• Ability to perform under tight time deadlines
• Self-starter with excellent communication and organizational skills
• Must possess the ability to problem solve, prioritize decisions and act decisively under tight deadlines
• Must be able to work effectively with others in a team environment
• Adept at gathering and researching story ideas, developing sources, gathering accurate information from multiple agencies, assigning field crews and producers
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to process and analyze a large volume of information, determine what is most important and newsworthy and then communicate the essential details
• Ability to multi-task under pressure, meet deadlines, process information, and make decisions quickly
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism, communications or related field
• 5 years' experience (with a minimum of 2 years on an assignment desk) at a network
or large market television station.
• Must be willing to work in Washington DC
• 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
Desired Characteristics
Desired Characteristics:
• Familiarity with the Washington Pool system
• Excellent story development, logistics and follow-up skills
• Working knowledge of the Washington, DC metro area is preferred
• Proficiency with the INews computer system and ability to learn NBC Newsconnect
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rvk1en-3-237-186-170-42 in your application.