Assignment Desk Editor

LOCATION: Houston, Texas

JOB TITLE: Assignment Desk Editor

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

Univision 45 is currently accepting resumes for an Assignment Desk Editor based in Houston, Texas.

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.

About You
The ideal candidate is excited about creating content for a large audience. Being a strategy leader behind the scenes is something you have excelled in throughout your career. No challenge is too large because you are accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment.

Your Day-to-Day

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 informationAssist 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

Must be able to 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/responsibilities in working with tight deadlines and juggle multiple projects simultaneously

Creative and assertive

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

Fluent in English and Spanish

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.

for 100% onsite requirement

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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