Assignment Desk Editor

Responsible for planning, preparing and executing the news gathering functions, including newsroom assignment, coordination of logistics, and monitors news wires Suggest stories for daily coverage as well as plans for future content working with the national bureaus, freelancers, stringers and collaborators Plans and prepares content using the resources available and coordinating with fellow assignment editors and show producers Assist in scripts (including writing) and the editing of a storyResearches and organizes details and facts on story ideas Arranges and coordinates news content and interviews for daily and future stories Collaborates with reporters and producers on editorial content of stories Reviews stories for elements, balance, story-telling and script Collaborates with NBC News when appropriate for national content Coordinates breaking news coverage and establishes live shots and remotes Collaborates with bureau chiefs/producers and editorial staff on story/sweeps planning and coordination Monitors all sources for news and establishes/maintains contacts and sources Works under the direct supervision of the Executive Producer and is responsible for completing any other tasks as assigned by supervisor