Assignment Desk Editor-Temp Job at TelevisaUnivision in Miami
TelevisaUnivision, Miami, FL, United States, 33222
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About the Role & Team
TelevisaUnivision is seeking a talented Assignment Editor & Producer based in Miami to join its news team, bringing strong editorial skills, production experience, and a passion for breaking news. This role is responsible for coordinating story development, securing high-profile guests, field producing, and ensuring coverage is compelling and relevant across both broadcast and streaming platforms.
About You
This individual must be a strategic and creative thinker, a self-starter, and a collaborator willing to learn new tools and share ideas.
Your Day-to-Day
- Constantly monitor and respond to breaking news and developing stories across multiple platforms.
- Monitor news wires, social media, and scanners to identify and mobilize quickly for breaking news.
- Produce daily stories in coordination with reporters on the ground by gathering visual elements, securing video feeds, and arranging interviews relevant to their assignments.
- Generate, research, verify, and pitch story ideas that resonate with Hispanic and multicultural audiences.
- Secure high-profile, story-making guests, public figures, and experts.
- Coordinate and manage live remotes, video feeds, and interview logistics under tight deadlines.
- Work closely with writers, producers, and editors to enhance editorial quality and viewer engagement.
- Field produce and travel when needed for major news coverage or interviews.
- Stay well-informed on national and international current events, legal developments, and culturally relevant topics.
- Familiar with social media tools.
- 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 and continuous coverage.
- Minimum of 2-years’ experience in a newsroom required.
You Have
- Fully bilingual (read and write English/Spanish).
- Know basics of editing
- 1-year experience as a Producer and/or Assignment Editor preferred
- Should demonstrate good news judgment
- Have thorough knowledge of current affairs
- Detail oriented, organized, disciplined, can manage multiple tasks/responsibilities in working with tight deadlines and juggle multiple projects simultaneously
- Creative and assertive
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook, iNews, Avid, live feeds, and social media platforms
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, type, reach and sit for up to 8 hours
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.
Seniority level
- Entry level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
- Entertainment Providers