Assignment Editor & Producer — Live News Coverage

Univision communications inc; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Univision communications inc in Miami is seeking an Assignment Editor/Producer with a dynamic, creative mindset to source compelling content and manage live crews. This role also involves developing story ideas and actively contributing to coverage decisions for special news programs.

You will gather elements, assign crews, and coordinate interviews while ensuring clear communication with producers and field teams. Fluency in Spanish and US work authorization are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the Assignment Desk.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Assignment Desk experience

Social media sourcing

Fluent in Spanish

Job description

Univision communications inc in Miami is seeking an Assignment Editor/Producer with a dynamic, creative mindset to source compelling content and manage live crews. This role also involves developing story ideas and actively contributing to coverage decisions for special news programs.

You will gather elements, assign crews, and coordinate interviews while ensuring clear communication with producers and field teams. Fluency in Spanish and US work authorization are required.