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Job Description
The Assignment Desk is responsible for planning, preparing, and executing the news gathering functions by working closely with producers, reporters and photographers.
• 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 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 story.
• Researches 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, storytelling, and script.
• Collaborates with NBC News when appropriate for news 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.