Dynamic Bilingual Newsroom Assignment Editor

NBCUniversal

Miami (FL)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

NBCUniversal's Noticias Telemundo AHORA seeks an experienced Assignment Editor to lead daily coverage for our streaming channel.

You will coordinate reporters, monitor wires and social media, develop story ideas, and ensure accuracy and balance under tight deadlines. This project-based role requires bilingual English/Spanish abilities, flexibility for early hours, weekends, and holidays, and strong editorial judgment. Experience creating digital video content is a plus.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in journalism, Communications, or equivalent work experience.
Minimum 1 year of experience in a newsroom.
Proficient in all social media platforms.
Experience creating digital video content in a newsroom is helpful.
Strong editorial knowledge.
Proven solid writing skills and editorial judgment.
Ability to work under tight deadlines.
Fluent in English and Spanish (both written and verbal).
Available for early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and assign news stories to reporters and producers, ensuring timely coverage.
Monitor newswires, social media, and other sources to identify 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 stories.
Leverage social media and digital platforms to identify trends.
Work closely with management to align coverage with editorial goals.