Desk Assistant, Nightly News

Company Description

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Job Description

As a Desk Assistant, you will play an integral role in providing editorial and administrative support to senior staff, producers and correspondents on a daily basis.  

Responsibilities

• Assist in story development through internet research and phone calls
• Book and conduct pre-interviews
• Log interviews and gather visual elements for story production
• Help with control room duties during broadcast (building banners, chryons, and tape buckets)
• Format script pages by marking and labeling cures for graphics and taped elements
• Print script pages and coordinate distribution of scripts to anchor and control room staff
• Track trending stories and provide updates to Nightly team accordingly
• Assist with a variety of Nightly Digital responsibilities
• Edit and/or convert segments for publishing on the Nightly News website
• Conduct archival searches for stories
• Pitch and develop original story ideas for the broadcast
• Manage multiple projects with varying deadlines
• Other responsibilities may change depending on breaking news and scheduling

This 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: $18.50 - $26.00/hr

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• At least one year professional network news experience, either with a program, bureau or assignment desk
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments while under extreme deadlines, flexible regarding work schedules, must be able to work holidays
• Willingness and availability to work over time, at short notice, as needed for breaking news and to help update the broadcast
• This is an onsite position within 30 Rock

Desired Characteristics

• Excellent time management skills
• Team player
• Strong knowledge and interest in news and current events
• Strong journalistic writing skills, research skills, and editorial judgment
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in non-linear editing systems, such as Final Cut Pro, Avid, etc.
• Knowledge of NBC News programs, on-air correspondents, policies, guidelines and practices

Additional Information

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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