NBCUniversal is looking for a Freelance Assignment Desk Editor to support NBC Boston's dynamic news coverage. In this part-time, project-based position with an estimated duration of up to 8-12 months, you will be central to planning and executing news coverage across the Boston DMA.
What You'll Do
- Enterprise story ideas for coverage and identify interview subjects.
- Assign crews to news stories and provide support for complete coverage, including research, contact information, making phone calls, and managing video.
- Coordinate feeds and media sharing with affiliate stations.
- Monitor all changing and developing news stories from news wires, social media, scanners, contacts, public relations, phone calls, and viewer suggestions.
- Communicate with production staff and management on the status of coverage and stories.
- Establish a network of contacts and sources across the Boston DMA.
What We're Looking For
- Prior experience at an assignment desk.
- Prior experience in local news coverage.
- Strong writing and research skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Able to work any of a 24x7 shift including weekends and overnights depending upon news coverage, and able to return to work in emergencies.
- Must be willing to work on-site at the station in Needham, MA.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
- Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program.
- This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
Nice to Have
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Strong resources and contacts in the community.
- Ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions and act decisively under stress and tight deadlines.
- Strong ability to assign, direct and supervise broadcast news coverage.
- Ability to gather stories from different platforms.
- Ability to communicate through social media to specific individuals to corroborate stories.
- Ability to search topics on social media and digital platforms.
- Solid news judgment and awareness of local and national news.
- Must have the ability to communicate clearly and concisely with coworkers and community.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $25-$30/hour
Work Mode
This is an onsite position based in Needham, MA.
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