Senior Assignment Manager, MSNBC Weekend Newsgathering

We are seeking a sharp, decisive, and organized Senior Manager to lead our weekend newsroom operations. Based in our Washington, DC bureau, this role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of weekend news coverage, including breaking news, political coverage, live programming, and coordination across teams. The ideal candidate is a newsroom leader with strong editorial judgment, cable news experience, and the ability to manage high-stakes coverage with speed and clarity.Responsibilities:Serve as the senior editorial lead on weekends, making critical content and coverage decisions in real-time.Oversee live programming blocks and breaking news situations from a leadership perspective.Ensure consistent editorial quality and standards across all weekend content, editorial, digital, and social platforms.Coordinate with weekday leadership teams to maintain continuity of coverage and editorial priorities.Lead morning and evening editorial meetings, providing clear directives and planning guidance.Monitor developing news, policy updates, and political developments relevant to the network’s brand.Troubleshoot logistical or editorial issues in coordination with control room and tech ops.Provide feedback, mentorship, and performance management for weekend staff.Collaborate with booking, digital, and graphics teams to align storytelling across platforms.