Assignment Editor and Producer-Temp

TelevisaUnivision; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

TelevisaUnivision in the United States is seeking an Assignment Editor/Producer with a dynamic, creative attitude to source content and manage logistics for live crews, while contributing story ideas and coverage decisions for special news programs.

You will research daily story ideas, assign information to crews, monitor breaking news, coordinate interviews, capture field video, and work with reporters and editors to shape packages that meet station policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience on the Assignment Desk.
• Experience sourcing and sharing content via social media.
• Fluent in Spanish (read and write).
• Authorized to work in the United States full-time.

Responsibilities

• Research and produce daily story ideas for air.
• Assign and provide necessary information to crews.
• Monitor for breaking news.
• Coordinate interviews and plan for future coverage and prioritized events.
• Maintain communication with producers, field crews and agencies.
• Capture video feeds from the field and assist editors with troubleshooting.
• Work with reporters to conceptualize, coordinate and approve story packages.
• Work with other Assignment Editors and newsroom managers to assign stories and monitor coverage.

Skills

Assignment Desk

Social media sourcing

Spanish language

Job description

About The Role & Team

TelevisaUnivision is seeking a talented Assignment Editor/Producer with a dynamic and creative attitude. This position is responsible for sourcing great content and managing logistics for our live crews. They will also identify, develop and contribute story ideas and participate actively in coverage decisions of special news programs. Gather elements for coverage and managing the logistics for story shoots and execution.

Your Day-day

• Assignment Editor/Producer will research and produce daily story ideas for air.
• Assign and provide necessary information to crews.
• Monitor for any potential breaking news
• Coordinate interviews and plan for future coverage and prioritized events.
• Maintain constant and clear communication with producers, field crews and or agencies, while obtaining and confirming information.
• Capture video feeds from the field and assist editors with any troubleshooting needs.
• Work with reporters to conceptualize, coordinate and approve story packages to conform to station policies, practices and procedures.
• Work with other Assignment Editors and newsroom managers to assign stories and monitor story coverage.

You Have

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the Assignment Desk
• Possess extensive experience in and proven strategies for sourcing and sharing content through social media.
• Fluent in Spanish (read and write)
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, type, and sit for up to (8) hours

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