Assignment Editor - Freelance - NBC Bay Area

NBC Bay Area • Contract • San Jose, California, United States • $30 - $35 / hour • 1w ago

Are you a relentless newshound with a passion for breaking stories and a pulse on the Bay Area? NBC Bay Area is looking for a driven, resourceful, and digitally savvy Assignment Editor to join our award-winning newsroom as a freelancer. This is your chance to be at the heart of one of the most dynamic news environments in the country.

As an Assignment Editor, you’ll be the engine behind our daily news operation—tracking developing stories, coordinating crews, and ensuring our coverage is fast, accurate, and impactful. You’ll work closely with reporters, producers, photographers, and newsroom leadership to shape compelling content across all platforms.

What You’ll Do:

Monitor breaking news and emerging stories across multiple platforms
Assign and dispatch field crews with precision and urgency
Cultivate a deep network of sources across the Bay Area
Conduct beat checks with public safety agencies and local officials
Book high-impact guests for live and recorded segments
Perform background research and database searches to support storytelling
Write and publish content for NBC Bay Area’s digital and social platforms

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum 2 year of experience as an Assignment Editor or in a similar newsroom role
Strong editorial judgment and a nose for news
Excellent computer and digital research skills
Willingness to work flexible hours, including overnights, weekends, and holidays
Exceptional writing, communication, and organizational skills

Eligibility Requirements:

Must apply via nbcunicareers.com
Must be willing to work on-site in San Jose, CA
Must have unrestricted work authorization in the U.S.
Must be at least 18 years old
Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

We’re looking for someone who is:

A proactive communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
A creative problem-solver who can juggle multiple priorities with ease
Digitally fluent, with a strong grasp of social media, mobile platforms, and emerging tech
A visual storyteller, capable of basic video shooting and editing
A collaborative team player who brings energy, curiosity, and a can-do attitude to every shift

Job Types: Temporary, Freelance

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Work Location: In person