Assignment Desk Editor

CITY: Philadelphia STATE: PennsylvaniaCOUNTRY: USAEssential Functions (Responsibilities):News position for NBC Universal's owned and operated station in the 4th largest television market in the United States. The Assignment Desk Editor will be based in Bala Cynwyd, PA and will report to the Assignment Manager. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Conceive and execute news coverage and make front line editorial decisions on a story-by-story basis. Facilitate the news gathering process and ensure comprehensive coverage of all news stories. Develop and monitor journalistic and editorial elements of news gathering in the field. Dispatch news crews, field producers and reporters. Supervise news gathering crews. Communicate with productions staff on the status of coverage and stories. Develop and cultivate contacts within the community for news stories. Cooperate with and support NBC News, Newschannel and other TVSD O&O stations.Qualifications/Requirements:Minimum 3 years experience on an assignment desk or within a newsroom in a Nielsen top ten television market a must. Bachelors degreeEligibility Requirements:Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered (note job#: 807596).Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice.Must be willing to work in Bala Cynwyd, PA.Must be willing to take drug test and submit to a background investigation.Desired:Candidate should be a self-starter with excellent telephone/communication skills.Demonstrated ability to problem solve, prioritize decisions and act decisively under tight deadlines. Ability to react quickly and aggressively in breaking news situations. Strong journalistic skills, strong news judgment and good instincts. Working knowledge of the Philadelphia and suburban geographic areas very helpful.General:NBC Universal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We develop, produce and market entertainment, news and information to a global market. NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks.