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Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Summary:

The Senior Evening Assignment Manager is a key newsroom leader responsible for overseeing editorial operations during late-day and evening hours. This senior-level role ensures seamless coordination across platforms and drives high-impact news coverage in support of live primetime programming. The ideal candidate brings seasoned editorial judgment, proven newsroom leadership, and the ability to guide complex, fast-moving coverage during the network’s most visible hours.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Serve as the senior editorial authority during evening hours, leading the assignment desk with a strategic focus on primetime programming and special coverage.

+ Oversee all aspects of newsgathering, field deployment, and content prioritization in coordination with newsroom and platform leadership.

+ Drive real-time editorial decision-making during high-stakes breaking news, working in partnership with senior producers, digital editors, and field teams.

+ Ensure consistent communication across shows, platforms, and bureaus to align coverage strategies and uphold editorial standards.

+ Monitor news wires, social platforms, and internal feeds to identify and elevate emerging stories with national or strategic relevance.

+ Collaborate with show teams to anticipate coverage needs, provide editorial guidance, and contribute to planning for overnight and next-day content.

+ Serve as a key liaison to the digital team, acting as an additional evening Editor to ensure consistent tone, speed, and accuracy across platforms.

+ Mentor and develop junior assignment editors and field coordinators, fostering a high-performance, collaborative newsroom culture.

Requirements:

+ Minimum of 7 years of newsroom experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity, ideally on an assignment desk or in field editorial management.

+ Demonstrated expertise in handling breaking news and live programming, with a track record of sound editorial judgment and newsroom decision-making.

+ Experience working closely with primetime or evening broadcasts and managing coverage across multiple platforms.

+ Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage editorial teams under pressure and on deadline.

+ Proficient in newsroom systems, content management tools, and collaborative planning platforms.

+ Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as news demands.

+ Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Deep understanding of U.S. political news and experience managing coordinated political coverage.

+ Strong background in leading field response and providing on-site editorial support during major breaking events or live news situations.

+ Experience mentoring newsroom staff and building team capability within a fast-paced environment.

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. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $135,000 - $150,000

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. 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 [email protected].

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.