News Producer / Assignment Desk

Job Description

Responsibilities
The News Producer/Assignment Desk editor will:
• Work directly with News Director, Executive Producer, Producers, Anchors, VJ's and production crews in overall news content production.
• Must be able to work weekends, long hours
• Able to work as an assignment desk, to help in the news gathering process.
• Break stories, work contacts and react quickly and aggressively to breaking news. Gather information for newscasts, set up stories in advance and assist newscast producer in all aspects of the show.
• Monitor blogs, social media, and area papers for potential stories. Compile a list of possible stories to be followed up on by news staff.
• Strong writing skills are essential including tease writing, have exceptional editorial skills and the ability to recognize stories with high potential for provocative, compelling television
• Organize a strong, compelling, audience driven rundown and execute the vision of the newscast
• Must always be ready to break in with the latest news or developing stories
• Requires a leader with the know-how to determine the best news stories for the newscast and the ability to delegate duties
• Must possess the ability to come up with strong story ideas, utilize all resources available, be a team player and thrive in a highly competitive news environment

Qualifications/Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism
• 1 to 2 years News Producer / Assignment Desk experience
• Able to work a Flexible Schedule and Shifts, including weekends and evenings
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com
• Ability to speak, read and write fluently in Spanish
• Ability to understand and communicate in English
• Must be willing to work in Orlando, FL
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Desired Characteristics
• Candidate must be highly flexible and comfortable multi-tasking.
• Adept at working in a team setting under tight deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Desire to explore and create new content avenues and models.
• Non-linear editing experience
• Knowledge of I-News, ENPS
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and successfully manage multiple assignments concurrently
• Great skills timing the show and ability to overcome unforeseen challenges while on air
• Proven ability to multi-task and work under pressure; off or on the air
• Strong news judgment and journalistic skills a must
• Strong interpersonal skills: Must be energetic, motivated and work well with others
Team player
• Proactive thinker/self-starter
• Detail oriented
• Quick thinker
• Strong communication skills, including verbal and interpersonal.
• Knowledge of digital and new media platforms and integration (Web, Mobile, Social Media)

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rj6eb0-18-117-107-90-42 in your application.