Newsdesk Assistant

Summary

The NFL Media Group is seeking a News Assistant who will assist the Assignment Desk in all phases of the newsgathering process for both on-air and digital content.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to follow instructions and work well with others in a fast-paced newsroom environment
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize daily assignments
• Strong football knowledge and awareness of NFL events and stories, ability to quickly identify players and coaches.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills both verbally and written
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure situations
• Familiar with utilizing social media as a source of breaking news
• Able to book feeds and file transfer
• Must be flexible with work schedule including weekends and overnight shifts
• This is not a supervisor position but candidate must but be able to work with other departments as well as crews in the field. At times will be the leader in the newsroom.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• College degree
• 1+ years in a newsroom environment
  
  

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

• Working with others in various levels on the assignment desk, overseeing desk functions in off hours
  
  

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

Travel

• Minimal – some local assignments, not required
  
  

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

• Part-time – 29 hours or less/week
• Must be flexible and able to work nights, weekends, overnight shifts.
• This is not a remote position. Shifts are expected to be worked in the office.
  
  

Salary

$38.63—$38.63 USD

The NFL maintains a Flexible Workplace Policy that provides members of our workforce with opportunities to periodically work from a location of their choice while maintaining a priority on in-person work at an NFL office, which enables us to more effectively collaborate, connect, and build a workplace culture that will drive our continued success.

The NFL is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that reflects our incredibly diverse fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Who We Are

NFL Core Values:

• Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
• Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.
• Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game, and every action impacts others.
• Resiliency: We set high standards, overcome adversity, and adapt to challenges, always striving for excellence.
  
  

NFL Leadership Attributes

• Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential, empowering individuals to grow and succeed.
• Execute: We take action with precision, delivering results that drive our goals forward.
• Inspire: We motivate others through vision, energy, and a commitment to excellence.
• Live Our Values: We embody our core principles in every decision and action.
• Know the Business: We stay informed, understand our industry, and make decisions that strengthen our position.
• Think Big: We challenge the status quo, envision bold possibilities, and strive for transformative impact
  
  

Who You Are

Talent Attributes: What we expect for our employees:

• Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude
• Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
• Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
• Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
• Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset