News Desk Editor — 24/7 Coverage & Logistics

Entravision Communications Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Entravision Communications Corporation in San Diego, CA is seeking an Assignment Desk Editor to support the operations of the assignments desk. The role involves coordinating interviews, logistics for field crews, and aiding in the production of newscasts.

The editor will facilitate news gathering across broadcast, digital, and web platforms. Required experience includes familiarity with the market, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and proficiency with newsroom software.

Qualifications

• Experience in the market and familiarity with the region’s audience and communities.
• Experience using online and social media resources as news researching tools.
• Experience with newsroom computer applications.
• College degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interviews and logistics for field crews.
• Facilitate the news gathering process and ensure coverage across platforms (broadcast, digital, web).
• Lead editorial meetings.
• Develop enterprise story ideas aligned with the news brand.
• Cultivate contacts important to news coverage in the market.
• Monitor scanners and social media for news and disseminate to newsroom staff.
• Assist in production of newscasts when required.

Skills

News judgment

Writing & research

Decision making

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Editorial ethics

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Newsroom software

Job description

Entravision Communications Corporation in San Diego, CA is seeking an Assignment Desk Editor to support the operations of the assignments desk. The role involves coordinating interviews, logistics for field crews, and aiding in the production of newscasts.

The editor will facilitate news gathering across broadcast, digital, and web platforms. Required experience includes familiarity with the market, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and proficiency with newsroom software.