Univision Communications, Inc is hiring: Assignment Desk Editor in Houston

JOB TITLE: Assignment desk Editor

LOCATION: Houston, Texas

Univision 45 is looking for an Assignment Desk Editor to join our team!

The Assignment Desk Editor is responsible for managing story assignments, coordinates logistics and responds to breaking news. Candidates should be creative thinkers able to conceptualize interactive projects for broadcast and online components for our news digital platforms.

Responsibilities

Generate research, verify, plan, and develop story ideas and breaking news for newscasts and digital platforms

Coordinate editorial meetings

Assign stories for various newscasts and schedule interviews for the morning newscast

Dispatch crews to stories and breaking news, using appropriate logistical and journalistic judgment

Maintain a plan for daily, weekly and future story lists

Act as a liaison with other news organizations, community contacts and UTG assignment desks

Make calls to new sources as needed, gaining appropriate information

Assist in finding stories, doing research and tracking story ideas with emphasis on key brand points

Monitor a variety of sources, including social media, wires and local news, and evaluate newsworthiness

Work under pressure, manage breaking news and strict deadlines

Work weekends, holidays and overnights if needed

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree, in Journalism, Communications/New Media

A minimum of 2-years’ experience in a large or medium market as Assignment Editor, news producer or content newsgathering role

Demonstrate strong news judgment

Strong logistical ability

Knowledge of current affairs

Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with sources

Detail oriented, organized, disciplined, able to manage multiple tasks and juggle multiple projects simultaneously

Creative and assertive

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, iNews, live feeds, and social media platforms

Fluent in English and Spanish

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.

TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.

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