Assignment Desk Editor

NBCUniversal Intl.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Noticias Telemundo, part of NBCUniversal, seeks an Assignment Editor in Miami to identify newsworthy stories and assist in daily packages. You will support reporters, set up interviews, and manage contacts in a fast-paced environment, including weekends, late nights, and early mornings.

The role spans broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms. This project/limited-term position requires strong editorial judgment, multi-platform experience, and a willingness to work flexible hours in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3 years of news writing experience.
• Must be fully fluent in English and Spanish (both written and verbal).
• Minimum 1 year of working experience with iNews.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assign news stories to reporters and producers, ensuring timely and effective coverage of daily events.
• Monitor newswires, social media, and other sources to identify and assess emerging story opportunities.
• Collaborate with reporters and producers to develop compelling story ideas and angles.
• Ensure content is accurate, balanced, and adheres to editorial standards.
• Organize and facilitate interviews for current and upcoming stories.
• Stay informed on current events and react quickly to breaking news.
• Exercise sound editorial judgment and ensure high-quality journalism.
• Partner with newsroom and production teams for seamless operations.
• Conduct in-depth research to support investigative and in-depth stories.
• Leverage social media and digital platforms to identify trends and enhance story development.
• Work closely with management to align coverage with the editorial vision and goals.
• Available to work weekends, early mornings, nights and holidays.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

News writing

Editorial coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or equivalent experience

Tools

iNews

Job description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to join our team as an Assignment Editor at Noticias Telemundo. The candidate must identify newsworthy stories and assist in the production of daily packages. The assignment editor supports reporters in setting up interviews and making contacts for news stories. The candidate must have a strong editorial background and be able to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment with the willingness to work weekends, late night, and early morning shifts. The candidate must have experience working across multiple platforms, including broadcast, streaming and digital.

This is a project/limited term position, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and assign news stories to reporters and producers, ensuring timely and effective coverage of daily events.
• Monitor newswires, social media, and other sources to identify and assess emerging story opportunities.
• Collaborate with reporters and producers to develop compelling story ideas and angles.
• Ensure content is accurate, balanced, and adheres to editorial standards.
• Organize and facilitate interviews for current and upcoming stories.
• Stay informed on current events and react quickly to breaking news.
• Exercise sound editorial judgment and ensure high-quality journalism.
• Partner with newsroom and production teams for seamless operations.
• Conduct in-depth research to support investigative and in-depth stories.
• Leverage social media and digital platforms to identify trends and enhance story development.
• Work closely with management to align coverage with the editorial vision and goals.
• Available to work weekends, early mornings, nights and holidays.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 3 years of news writing experience
• Must be fully fluent in English and Spanish (both written and verbal)
• Minimum 1 year of working experience with iNews

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong editorial skills and experience in news coordination.
• Deep understanding of current events and digital media platforms.
• Proven solid writing skills and editorial judgment
• Fully bilingual, Spanish, and English proficient.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to think quickly and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Passionate about delivering accurate, relevant, and impactful news to the audience.
• Experience creating digital video content in a newsroom is helpful.
• Must be willing to work in Miami, Florida
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [emailprotected] .

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