Assignment Editor

TelevisaUnivision is the leading Spanish-language media company in the world! We’re investing in our content, our people, and our properties, which span digital, streaming, social, audio, linear and live events. We’re growing our offerings, building on the launch of our successful streaming platform ViX and ViX+.

Univision is seeking a talented News Assignment Desk Editor to support Noticias Univision 24-7, the Spanish news channel on our streaming service, ViX. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing story assignments, booking interviews, coordinate logistics, provide support and follow up daily workflow for field crews. Gather information from local, State, and national agencies, non-profit organizations, broadcasts, and on-line sources to determine coverage opportunities. This individual must be a strategic and creative thinker with strong editorial skills.

Your Day-day

Generate, research, verify, plan, and develop story ideas for our newscasts, as well as bring breaking stories to air.
Gather information from several broadcasts and online sources to determine coverage opportunities.
Assign news stories, dispatch and coordinate Reporter/Photographer crews and Multimedia Journalists to ensure a complete and efficient gathering of news elements for daily stories and special reports.
Coordinate our crews in their news gathering and production process, making and confirming appointments with interviewees as well as providing accurate address and contact information to news crew.
Coordinate live remote capabilities for live news stories or interviews.
Constantly update news stories with the latest information and developments.
Maintain the INews tool updated with crew’s locations and timelines.
Monitor law enforcement and fire communications, check wires, and make beat-checks to determine coverage of spot news and special reports.
Assists writers, producers, and web editors with gathering information and updating stories.
Responsible for arranging, downloading, and supervising video feeds.
Must participate in editorial meetings to inform those gathered of events being covered.
Feed our social media and digital platforms with local content.
Assist with news production as assigned.
Must be able to work well in a fast-paced environment, manage breaking news situations, and respond quickly to changes.
Must be able to work independently, manage 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.
Other tasks assigned by supervisor.

You Have

BS/BA or MA in Communications, Journalism, related field, or equivalent work experience
Fully Bilingual (read and write English/Spanish)
Minimum 2 years in general market or Spanish language television station as a News Assignment Editor and/or Producer preferred.
Must be highly motivated, creative, and assertive, with strong organizational skills.
Have thorough knowledge of current affairs.
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.
Must be able to work with a non-linear editing/archive system.

Preferred Skills

Strong knowledge of city agencies and newsmakers preferred.
Understanding of basic principles, or work experience in Branding and Marketing preferred
Ability to upload video, digital pictures, and copy to the station’s website preferred.
Experience creating media for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube preferred.

Eligibility Requirements

Must be willing to work from office in Miami, FL
Employment/education will be verified.
Must be willing to submit to a background investigation.