Desk Assistant, NBC News Washington Job at NBCUniversal in Washington

Desk Assistant, NBC News Washington

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Base pay range: $21.00/hr - $21.00/hr

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Duties / Responsibilities

Desk Assistants’ main duties and responsibilities are performing administrative, operational, and editorial tasks for the NBC News Washington Bureau and the NBC News cable news programs it serves.

• Answering Washington Bureau newsdesk phones.
• Coordinating and gathering incoming news videos.
• Logging news events and flagging editorial for the bureau including the White House.
• Assisting correspondents and anchors with editorial and production tasks during program airings/tapings.
• Greeting guests for news programs, escorting them to studios, and preparing them for live shots. Working with the assignment desk.

Additional Professional Opportunities

• Field‑producing coverage of news events or elements for news reports.
• Digital journalistic camera shooting of news events.
• Producing news reports for various NBC News programs, NBC News affiliates, or NBCNews.com website.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• 24/7 availability: ability and willingness to work overtime, nights, holidays, and weekends, often with short notice.
• Must be willing to work in Washington, D.C.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong journalistic writing skills, research skills, editorial judgment.
• Television newsroom experience.
• Digital journalism experience.
• Strong interest in and demonstrated knowledge of current affairs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent telephone communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook e‑mail.
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize assignments.
• Ability to work effectively in a high‑intensity environment, often under tight deadline pressures.

Additional Requirements

• Required On‑Site: This position is required to be performed full‑time from an NBCUniversal‑designated worksite.

Benefits and Salary

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.

Salary: $21.00/hr

Employment Details

Seniority level: Entry level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Production. Industries: Entertainment Providers.

EEO Statement

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. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.