The NBC News Washington Bureau is looking for a highly motivated Researcher with a passion for news on all platforms (broadcast, digital, and mobile). In this position, you will work directly with the Washington Assignment Desk Managers, producers, senior producers,  and correspondents.  The Assignment Desk Researcher will collaborate with other desk editors to execute NBC News coverage in Washington and the surrounding region across all platforms including Nightly News,  The Today Show, NBC News Now, and NBCNews.com.  This Researcher will rotate through the roles of Assignment Desk Editor and collaborate with assignment editors, producers, senior producers, and correspondents to help pitch, write and produce news content for broadcast and the web.
Responsibilities include:Assist in breaking news & on-going story coverage through internet research and phone callsUtilize a variety of research platforms to support  newsgatheringHelp monitor social media sites, affiliates, & the web often and as neededAssist the newsgathering team with phone inquiries, data entry and other requestsOther responsibilities may change depending on breaking news and schedulingMonitor competitive broadcasts, cable and digital platformsEnsure coverage of breaking news, scheduled events, pooled events, highly produced interviews, field anchoring and other production needsMonitor and react to breaking news, stay focused in high pressure situations and multitaskCollaborate with Senior Managers of all platforms on planning and execution of weekday and weekend coverageCommunicate clearly with talent, producers, field crews, managers of all the platforms and counterparts in DC, New York, LA, Miami, Chicago, and London.Gather and research story ideas, develop sources, gather accurate information from multiple agencies, assign producers and work with NY crew desk to assign crewsProcess and analyze a large volume of information, determine what is most important and newsworthy and then communicate essential detailsAssist with full scope of production including research, booking, pre-interviewingDigital journalism including shooting video and stills, and editing skills are requiredWrite and produce segments, broadcast and online stories and produce live shotsGather visual elements and assist with editing for segment production
