Assignment Desk Editor, NBC Chicago at NBCUniversal3

About the Role

We are looking for a News Assignment Editor to join our team at WMAQ-TV, NBC 5 Chicago. This role is responsible for handling a variety of news assignment desk operations in our owned and operated television station.

Key Responsibilities

• →Coordinate reporters, photographers, and crews for assigned news coverage
• →Set up live shots and plan stories in collaboration with producers and managers
• →Build relationships with outside news contacts to gather accurate information
• →Work with reporters and producers to shape stories and coordinate cross-department efforts
• →Help with daily and future story planning to support newsroom goals
• →Monitor scanners, wires, and online/print sources for breaking news
• →Field produce and conduct interviews when needed
• →Gather info and cut video for use in newscasts
• →Pitch ideas and contribute content for digital platforms
• →Make calls to gather info and help book interviews
• →Produce, write, edit, and publish news stories for all WMAQ’s news platforms, including broadcast, website, streaming channels, and OTT apps
• →Add content to our digital and social platforms in conjunction with our dedicated digital content team