Duopoly Assignment Desk Editor, NBC & Telemundo New York
Core
Coordinate news teams and resources in a duopoly environment (NBC & Telemundo) to ensure comprehensive coverage of breaking news and enterprise stories for the New York DMA.
Role type
Assignment Desk Editor
Builds
Linear newscasts, digital video feeds, and real-time information for affiliates and Latin America audiences
Domain
Broadcast news / Local media
Deliverable
Production features (news coverage)
Required skills
Breaking news judgment, resource coordination, live remote setup, contact network development, multi-tasking, editorial decision-making, logistics of personnel deployment
Preferred skills
Bilingual (Spanish/English), field producing experience, problem-solving under stress
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), police/emergency scanners, blogs, social media, local papers
Responsibilities
Break stories and react aggressively to breaking news; dispatch crews and coordinate reporters/photographers; set up and coordinate live remotes; monitor scanners and sources for news; develop and articulate story ideas; participate in daily planning meetings; communicate coverage status to production staff and management; cultivate community contacts; distribute stories to affiliates and Latin America.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC