The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying and setting up news stories, coordinating reporters, and field crews. Providing status of coverage to management will be critical, as well as establishing a network of contacts and sources across the Tampa Bay area. Coordinating day-to-day assignments.

• The Assignment Editor is responsible for arranging and coordinating news content. This position will report to the Managing Editor.
• Schedule stories for future newscasts and segments.
• 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.
• 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.
• Work with the digital team to maximize news coverage on all digital platforms.
• 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.
• Work directly with the Telemundo Orlando team to ensure a strategic distribution plan for the region.
• 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 newsgathering 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 stories from day to day.
• Monitor blogs, social media, and area papers for potential stories. Compile a list of possible stories to be followed up on by news staff.
• Develop and cultivate contacts within the community for news stories. Establish network of contacts and sources across the New York area. Cooperate with and support NBC News, Newschannel and other NBC Owned stations.
• Coordinate with NBCNewYork.com editors to break stories online and update news articles as information changes.