International Assignment Editor

Job Description

Responsibilities

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Job Description

The International Assignment Editor is responsible for arranging and coordinating international news content with a concentration in Latin America with emphasis in Mexico. The chosen candidate will seek news stories and work with international collaborators (bureaus, freelancers, stringers, etc.). They will maintain and expand the list of contributors from this area.

Job Duties:
• Suggests stories for daily coverage as well as plans for future content working with the international bureaus, freelancers, stringers and collaborators.
• Plans and prepares content for weekends using the resources available and coordinating with fellow assignment editors.
• Researches and organizes details and facts on story ideas.
• Arranges and coordinates news content and interviews for daily and future stories.
• Collaborates with reporters and producers on editorial content of stories.
• Reviews stories for elements, balance, story-telling and script.
• Collaborates with NBC News when appropriate for international content.
• Coordinates breaking news coverage and establishes live shots and remotes.
• Collaborates with bureau chiefs/producers and editorial staff on story/sweeps planning and coordination.
• Monitors all sources for news and establishes/maintains contacts and sources.
• Works under the direct supervision of the Executive Producer and the Sr. Broadcast Producer and is responsible for completing any other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Keeps track of expenses and costs of content purchased for the show.
• Maintains record of cue sheets for music used on their productions/stories.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:
• Minimum 5 years of experience working as an Assignment Editor or similar news/journalism editorial role.
• Prior work experience with breaking news.
• Must be fully fluent in English and Spanish (both written and verbal).

Desired Characteristics:
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications highly desired.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced, dead-line driven environment.
• Accustomed to working in a team and collaborating with all levels within the organization.
• Demonstrated self-starter with a highly developed rolodex of contacts within TV industry highly preferred.
• Proven solid writing skills and editorial judgment.
• Proven excellent interpersonal skills combined with a strong sense of how to visually tell a compelling story desired.

Additional Requirements:
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
• Willingness to travel with short notice and on weekends.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including late and/or last-minute scheduling changes in a 24/7 production work environment.
• Must be willing to work in the greater Miami, Florida area.

Additional Information

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