Desk Assistant, NBC News Washington at NBC Universal Washington DC

Desk Assistant, NBC News Washington - Washington, DC Duties and Responsibilities Main duties include performing administrative, operational, and editorial tasks for the NBC News Washington Bureau and its cable news programs. 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 journalist camera‑shooting of news events. Producing news reports for various NBC News programs, affiliates, or NBC News.com website. Desired Characteristics and Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States. 24/7 availability: willingness to work overtime, nights, holidays, and weekends, often with short notice. Strong journalistic writing, research, and editorial judgment skills. Television newsroom and digital journalism experience. Strong interest in and knowledge of current affairs. Excellent interpersonal and telephone communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook e‑mail. Ability to multi‑task and prioritize assignments. Ability to work effectively in a high‑intensity environment under tight deadline pressures. Additional Requirements Position must be performed full‑time on‑site from an NBCUniversal‑designated worksite. Eligible for company‑sponsored benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and other discounts. Salary $21.00/hr Equal Employment Opportunity Netflix'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, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Individuals with a disability or a disabled veteran who require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process may request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Carlsbad Tech