Desk Editor

Profile

Full Time Job
Responsibilities
The Desk Editor is responsible for executing NBC News coverage in Washington and the surrounding region across all platforms including Nightly News, The Today Show, MSNBC, NBC News Now and NBCNews.com.
• Ensure coverage of breaking news, scheduled events, pooled events, highly produced interviews, field anchoring and other production needs
• Monitor and react to breaking news, stay focused in high pressure situations and multitask
• Communicate clearly with talent, producers, field crews, managers of all the platforms and counterparts in New York
• Gather and research story ideas, develop sources, gather accurate information from multiple agencies, assign producers and work with NY crew desk to assign crews
• Process and analyze a large volume of information, determine what is most important and newsworthy and then communicate the essential details
Qualifications
/Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism,
communications or related field or equivalent experience
• 5 years’ experience (with a minimum of 2 years on an
assignment desk) at a network or large market television
station.
• Must be willing to work in Washington D.C.
• Must be 18 years or greater
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the
United States
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays
• Ability to perform under tight time deadlines
• Self-starter with excellent communication and
organizational skills
• Must possess the ability to problem solve, prioritize
decisions and act decisively under tight deadlines
• Must be able to work effectively with others in a team
environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or adhere to enhanced protocols if Company determines your job position requires accessing an NBCUniversal worksite.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.
Desired Characteristics
• Familiarity with the Washington Pool system
• Excellent story development, logistics and follow-up skills
• Working knowledge of the Washington, DC metro area is
preferred
• Proficiency with the INews computer system and ability
to learn NBC Newsconnect
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task under pressure, meet
deadlines, process information, and make decisions
quickly.
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