Multiplatform Desk Editor, NBC & Telemundo at NBC Sports , NY

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Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, Golf Now, Golf Pass, and Sports Engine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content.

The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Role

Purpose:

News 4 New York and Telemundo 47 are looking for a Multiplatform Desk Editor. The ideal candidate will be responsible for working in a duopoly environment, coordinating the teams around news stories for all platform and writing/posting stories for multiplatform for both stations. Providing status of coverage to management will be critical, as well as establishing a network of contacts and sources across the New York DMA.

• Break stories, work contacts and react quickly and aggressively to breaking news. Gather information for newscasts, set up stories in advance and assist newscast producer in all aspects of the show.

• Writing and posting news stories for digital platforms for all stations

• Monitor police and emergency scanners and electronic/printed sources for news.

• Enterprise story ideas and work with reporters and producers to develop stories. Conceive and execute news coverage and make front line editorial decisions on a story-by-story basis. Develop story ideas and clearly articulate them.

• Participate in daily planning meetings. Coordinate with other departments to complete stories and projects. Create and coordinate short-range planning to meet department editorial goals.

• Facilitate the news gathering process and ensure comprehensive coverage of all news stories. Dispatch crews and information in a timely and organized manner. Coordinate reporters, photographers, and other personnel to cover stories.

• Set up and coordinate live remotes inside and outside the building. Multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

• Monitor journalistic and editorial elements of news gathering in the field. Communicate with production staff on the status of coverage and stories. Coordinate reporters, field crews, and assignment desk staff.
  
  -Communicate with production staff and management on the status of coverage and stories. Coordinate with other Assignment Editors and the Managing Editor for carry-over of…