The Local Media News team at TelevisaUnivision in Miami is looking for an Assignment Desk Editor to join our News team!

You will be responsible for managing story assignments, respond to breaking news, provide support, and coordinate logistics, following up daily workflow for field crews. You’ll gather information from local, state, and national agencies, non-profit organizations, broadcasts, and on-line sources to determine coverage opportunities.

You will report to the Assignment Desk Manager.

ABOUT YOU:

You should be a strategic and creative thinker, passionate for News, who knows how to develop contacts and sources, and who’s willing to learn new tools, take the lead and share your ideas.

YOUR DAY-DAY:

• Generate, research, verify, plan, and develop story ideas for our newscasts, as well as bringing breaking news stories to air.

• Assign news stories, dispatch Reporter/Photographer crews and Multimedia Journalists, make and coordinate appointments with interviewees, and provide accurate addresses and contact information to news crews.

• Coordinate live remote capabilities for live news stories or interviews.

• Constantly update news stories with the latest information and developments.

• Monitor law enforcement and fire communications, check wires, and make beat-checks to determine coverage of spot news and special reports.

• Feed our social media and digital platforms with local content

• Arrange, download, and supervise video feeds.

• Participate in editorial meetings to inform those gathered of events being covered.

• You will be writing voice overs and anchor intros, as well as writing, correcting, and supervising our supers. You will edit scripts in Spanish.

• You’ll also write copy for web page, distribute content, and send push notifications through digital platforms.

• You will assist our Directors and Producers with trouble shooting in the control room.

• Operate teleprompter as needed.

YOU HAVE:

• Good news judgement

• Fully Bilingual (read and write English/Spanish)

• BS/BA OR MA in Communications, Journalism, or related field, or equivalent work experience

• Ideally, two or more years of experience in general market or Spanish language television station as a News Assignment Editor.

• Ability to work independently, manage breaking news, simultaneous projects and meet tight deadlines

• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays with flexibility to alter shifts/days off to accommodate projects and departmental objectives, as well as extended hours during hurricanes and continuous coverage.

• Motivation, creativity, and strong organizational skills

• Have thorough knowledge of current affairs, including city agencies and local newsmakers

• Knowledge and ability to handle multiple Social Media platforms

• Ability to monitor and record various video feeds simultaneously

• Ability to write copy (in Spanish) and manage system to send push notifications

• Ability to upload video, digital pictures, and copy to the station’s website preferred

• A thorough understanding of how to build and operate within the News Rundown using the INews system and the Vizrt

OUR BENEFITS:

TelevisaUnivision believes that a happy, well-balanced employee is what makes our culture thrive. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO; tuition reimbursement; wellness and employee support programs; 401K; and life and other insurance plans. This is all in addition to our comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options.

Univision is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About TelevisaUnivision

As the leading Spanish-language media and content company in the world, TelevisaUnivision features the largest library of owned content and industry-leading production capabilities that power its streaming, digital and linear television offerings, as well as its radio platforms. The Company’s media portfolio includes the top-rated broadcast networks Univision and UniMás in the U.S. and Las Estrellas and Canal 5 in Mexico. TelevisaUnivision is home to 36 Spanish-language cable networks, including Galavisión and TUDN, the No. 1 Spanish-language sports network in the U.S. and Mexico. With the most compelling portfolio of Spanish-language sports rights in the world, TelevisaUnivision has solidified its position as the Home of Soccer. TelevisaUnivision also owns and manages 59 television stations across the U.S. and four broadcast channels in Mexico affiliated with 222 television stations, Videocine studio, and Uforia, the Home of Latin Music, which encompasses 57 owned or operated U.S. radio stations, a live event series and a robust digital audio footprint. TelevisaUnivision is home to the global streaming services ViX and Blim TV, which altogether host over 50,000 hours of high-quality, original Spanish-language programming from distinguished producers and top talent. The company’s prominent digital assets include Univision.com, Univision NOW, and several top-rated digital apps. For more information, visit televisaunivision.com.

Sobre TelevisaUnivision

Como la compañía líder de contenidos y medios en español en el mundo, TelevisaUnivision cuenta con la biblioteca de contenido propio más grande y capacidad de producción líder en la industria, mismas que impulsan sus ofertas de transmisión digital y lineal, así como sus plataformas de radio. La cartera de medios de la Compañía incluye las cadenas de transmisión líderes Univision y UniMás en Estados Unidos, y Las Estrellas y Canal 5 en México. TelevisaUnivision es el hogar de 36 canales de televisión de paga en español, incluidos Galavisión y TUDN, el canal de deportes en español número 1 en Estados Unidos y en México. Con la cartera de derechos deportivos en español más atractiva del mundo, TelevisaUnivision ha consolidado su posición como la Casa del Fútbol. TelevisaUnivision también posee y administra 59 estaciones de televisión en Estados Unidos y cuatro canales de transmisión en México con 222 estaciones de televisión asociadas, los estudios de Videocine y Uforia, the Home of Latin Music, que abarca 57 estaciones de radio propias u operadas en Estados Unidos, una serie de eventos en vivo y una sólida huella de audio digital. TelevisaUnivision es el hogar de los servicios de transmisión digital premium ViX y Blim TV, que en conjunto presentan más de 50,000 horas de programación original en español de alta calidad de productores distinguidos y talento destacado. Los activos digitales más relevantes de la empresa incluyen Univision.com, Univision NOW y varias aplicaciones digitales de primera categoría. Para obtener más información, visite televisaunivision.com