Assignment Desk Writer - Temp

Univision communications inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Univision Communications Inc. seeks a Temp Assignment Desk Writer for its Los Angeles newsroom to generate and verify story ideas across broadcast and digital platforms. You will coordinate field crews, gather information from multiple sources, and ensure timely updates for daily and special reports.

The role requires strong time management, collaboration, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, with fluency in Spanish and English.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a major news market.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English with strong writing skills.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Familiarity with newsroom systems (iNews, vizRT) and digital/social media.

Responsibilities

• Generate, research, verify, plan and develop story ideas for newscasts and platforms.
• Gather information from broadcasts and online sources to determine coverage opportunities.
• Assign reporters and coordinate crews to gather elements for daily stories.
• Coordinate news gathering and production logistics, including interview appointments and location details.
• Update stories with latest developments and maintain INews data.
• Monitor law enforcement and fire dispatches and social media for spot and enterprise stories.
• Assist writers, producers and multiplatform team with information gathering.
• Ensure video feeds/pools are recorded and accessible.
• Participate in editorial meetings and adapt quickly to breaking news.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish-English

Time management

Communication

Leadership under pressure

Collaboration

Story development

Tools

iNews

vizRT

Job description

JOB TITLE: Assignment Desk Writer - TempLOCATION: Los Angeles, CAABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM:Univision Television Group is looking for a Temp Assignment Desk Writer to join our team!TelevisaUnivision is seeking a Temp Assignment Desk Writer for their local newscast in Los Angeles, CA to write award-winning content for the Spanish language broadcast network.ABOUT YOU:Candidate will need to possess a strong understanding of time management, production workflows and be able to lead in high stress situations. Strong preference is given to individuals with market experience or an understanding of Los Angeles Hispanic demographics, geography, and newsmakers in the market.This position will be responsible for managing story assignments, 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, a self-starter, and a collaborator willing to learn new tools and share ideas. The candidate should maintain good and clear communication with other assignment desk editors, managers as well as the producer, executive producer, anchors, production and multiplatform team, and technical crews.Candidate should be very familiar with digital technology and social media and be committed to continue advancing their skills in a changing environment.YOUR DAY-DAY: (aka Responsibilities)· Generate, research, verify, plan, and develop story ideas for our newscasts, and other platforms.· 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 crews.· Constantly update news stories with the latest information and developments.· Maintain the INews tool updated with crews and locations.· Monitor law enforcement and fire communications, check news services, and social media messages to determine coverage of spot news and enterprise stories.· Assists fellow writers, producers, and multiplatform team with gathering information and updating stories.· Responsible for making sure video feeds/pools are recorded.· Must participate in editorial meetings to inform those gathered of events being covered.· Must be able to work well in a fast-paced environment, manage breaking news situations, and respond quickly to changes· Must be able to manage simultaneous projects and meet tight deadlines.YOU HAVE: (aka Qualifications)· At least 2 years’ experience in a major news market.· Working knowledge of newsroom operation system (iNews, vizRT).· Must be bilingual with the ability to write fluently in Spanish and English.· Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.· Ability to monitor and record various video feeds/newscasts simultaneously.*This position will require NABET union membershipTelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.