Lead News Editor & On-Air Team Manager

TelevisaUnivision Management Co.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

401K

Life insurance

Health benefits

Job summary

TelevisaUnivision in Houston is seeking an experienced Senior Editor to join our News team. You will edit video across formats, manage the editing group, and coordinate with producers and the control room to ensure on-air delivery.

You will lead daily edits, assign work, ensure scripts match footage, and keep archives organized while maintaining deadlines and working a mix of shifts, including weekends. Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Communications or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least two years of video editing experience.
• Expert knowledge of Avid Media Composer and iNEWS rundowns.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage editors, coordinate assignments, and create schedules.
• The ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Edit daily news stories, breaking news, and special reports using non-linear, computer-based editing equipment.
• Manage the editing team, coordinate daily assignments, and create work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and meet production deadlines.
• Work closely with reporters and producers to ensure video matches scripts and offer creative suggestions to strengthen storytelling.
• Locate and select appropriate video from feeds and archives to support each story.
• Coordinate with producers and the control room to ensure all videos are ready for air on time.
• Work closely with the Content Management and Engineering teams to report, track, and follow up on technical incidents until they are resolved.
• Organize and consolidate video for archiving after each newscast.
• Perform weekly system maintenance by deleting outdated or unnecessary files in accordance with retention policies and keeping folders and files organized and up to date.
• Fulfill requests from other departments and/or affiliates.
• Contribute creative ideas to improve workflows, video quality, and storytelling.
• Work various shifts as needed, including weekends and holidays.

Skills

Video editing

Bilingual English/Spanish

Organizational skills

Leadership/oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Communications

Tools

Avid Media Composer

iNEWS rundowns

Job description

TelevisaUnivision in Houston is seeking an experienced Senior Editor to join our News team. You will edit video across formats, manage the editing group, and coordinate with producers and the control room to ensure on-air delivery.

You will lead daily edits, assign work, ensure scripts match footage, and keep archives organized while maintaining deadlines and working a mix of shifts, including weekends. Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.