Overnight Assignment Editor

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Overnight Assignment EditorFull-timeBusiness Segment: NBC Editorial Compensation: USD 75000 - USD 85000 - yearlyCompany DescriptionNBCUniversal 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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.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.Job DescriptionAs an Overnight Assignment Editor on the Network News Desk, you will work alongside a shift-based team to oversee domestic newsgathering needs for the News Group. You will work to provide editorial and logistical support to all platforms across broadcast, digital, and streaming in the overnight hours and to prepare for morning shows. Responsibilities:Work to compile the Overnight editorial notes for mass distribution to the News GroupAlert overnight teams (mainly Today Show, Morning News NOW, Digital) about breaking news and developments for ongoing storiesKnow when to wake up leadership when news requires moving resources / possible special reports, etc.Coordinate the gathering and feeding of news materialsEffectively research & implement coverage of breaking news & on-going storiesAbility to jump in & quickly assess what is needed on coverage of a breaking storyCollaborate with NBC News digital, streaming and broadcast platforms on newsgathering, social media initiatives and content distributionCommunicate with important groups such as Legal, Standards, R&C to make sure appropriate editorial/usage guidance is obtained and disseminated to all platformsUse data to inform and evolve newsgathering, storytelling and audience engagementInitiate & maintain communication with affiliates & News Channel counterpartsEffective use & monitoring of social media sites & the webFacilitate and manage live reporter requests from all platforms for field teams on assignmentParticipate in daily network-wide conferencesEstablish & maintain working story & contact filesMonitor competitive broadcasts and digital platformsAbility to put together a story coverage plan & layout with oversight from managementWork closely with Network & NBC News Now teams to accommodate their on-air needs (breaking news, correspondent requests, etc.)Coordinate with technical and operations staff on resource managementThis 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: $75,000 - $85,000QualificationsAt least 2 years editorial production experience at a network,...