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Senior Assignment Editor, MSNBC Newsgathering Job at NBC Universal in New York
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Senior Assignment Editor, MSNBC Newsgathering Job at NBC Universal in New York

Senior Assignment Editor, MSNBC Newsgathering Job at NBC Universal in New York

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Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

MSNBC is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Assignment Editor to join our news division. This role requires a leader with sharp editorial instincts, strong logistical coordination skills, and the ability to manage complex, fast-moving stories across platforms. The Senior Assignment Editor plays a critical role in newsgathering operations and ensures consistent collaboration with all MSNBC platforms.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate across all MSNBC News platforms and units to ensure effective and cohesive newsgathering efforts
  • Proactively identify, pitch, and advocate for compelling stories for both broadcast and digital platforms
  • Communicate breaking news and editorial updates to programs, digital and station groups via Slack
  • Work closely with affiliate stations to source video content, packages, and obtain editorial guidance
  • Coordinate coverage and logistics of breaking and ongoing news stories across the MSNBC News division
  • Assign appropriate reporters and producers to support platform needs
  • Oversee logistics to meet the technical, operational, and ENG (Electronic News Gathering) needs of field teams
  • Book camera crews for field teams
  • Source and distribute AP and Reuters video content within Slack threads
  • In urgent breaking news situations, coordinate with the travel desk to expedite field deployment
  • Prioritize bringing in live feeds from partnered stations; use Facebook only as a last resort
  • Edit and clip video content from various sources, including pool feeds, agency footage, and affiliate video
  • Ensure any editorial outreach to a station includes requesting video
  • Visually verify UGC video as rights and clearances for MSNBC
  • Travel to breaking news events to lead and coordinate on-site coverage efforts
  • Tailored duties based on assigned shifts and areas of focus

Dayside Shifts

  • Assign reporters, journalist and camera crews to day-of-air and evening platform coverage
  • Book security and manage logistics
  • Participate in editorial and production planning calls
  • Evening Shifts

  • Fulfill next-day assignment requests for morning platforms
  • Prepare and circulate editorial notes on ongoing coverage and lookahead
  • Overnight Shifts

  • Monitor for breaking news across bureaus and identify new story leads
  • Build overnight editorial notes and coordinate with other shifts for continuity
  • Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in a newsroom or newsgathering operation
  • Strong editorial judgment and decision-making skills under pressure
  • Excellent communication, coordination, and interpersonal abilities
  • Proficiency in newsroom systems, Slack, and digital communication platforms
  • Proven ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Willingness to work non-traditional hours, including overnights and weekends
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
  • 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 : $90,000 - $110,000

    Additional Information

    As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

    If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and / or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

    Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.

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