News Media Desk Coordinator-Temp

TelevisaUnivision; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

TelevisaUnivision, Inc. in the United States is seeking a News Media Desk Coordinator to ensure timely retrieval, processing, and delivery of media content for live and recorded news programming. You will log, tag, and assign metadata to assets to support archival storage.

You will work with producers, reporters, and field personnel, using Avid and iNEWS to manage media, transfer rundowns to PAM, and perform basic editing. Strong bilingual English/Spanish required in a fast-paced newsroom.

Qualifications

• Experience with Avid media management systems.
• High-accuracy typing and data entry.
• Excellent multitasking and time management.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Basic video editing with Avid Media Composer.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist producers in sourcing content for news programming.
• Search and deliver media content using Avid systems.
• Transfer and synchronize metadata from rundowns to the PAM system.
• Log, categorize, and tag video assets with metadata for archival retrieval.
• Perform basic video editing and clip selection.
• Ingest and process video files for the editing workflow.
• Maintain knowledge of current events and breaking news to support the desk.
• Respond promptly to media requests with proactive newsroom support.
• Prioritize multiple requests while meeting tight deadlines.

Skills

Typing speed

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Bilingual ENG/SPA

Team communication

Tools

Avid Media Composer

Avid Interplay Access

Avid Interplay MAM

MediaCentral

iNEWS

MediaPulse

Job description

About The Role & Team

TelevisaUnivision is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized News Media Desk Coordinator to join its News Department. The News Media Desk Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the timely retrieval, processing, and delivery of media content for live and pre-recorded news programming. This role also ensures that all video assets are properly logged, tagged, and assigned accurate metadata to support efficient archival storage and future retrieval.

About You

You thrive in a fast-paced, highly technical, and automated broadcast environment. You are resourceful, detail-oriented, and capable of making sound decisions under pressure. You communicate clearly, provide accurate instructions, and take pride in delivering exceptional service and support to producers, journalists, and field personnel.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY

• Provide creative input and assist producers in identifying and sourcing relevant content for news programming.
• Utilize Avid systems to search for, retrieve, and deliver media content to news bureaus and field personnel.
• Use iNEWS to transfer and synchronize metadata from program rundowns to the PAM archival system.
• Ensure all video assets are properly logged, categorized, and assigned accurate metadata for archival and future retrieval.
• Perform basic video editing and clip selection using Avid Media Composer.
• Ingest and process video files in various formats and codecs to prepare content for the editing workflow.
• Maintain a working knowledge of current events and breaking news developments.
• Respond promptly to media requests while providing proactive, service-oriented support to the News Department.
• Prioritize and manage multiple requests while maintaining accuracy and meeting tight deadlines.

YOU HAVE

• Previous experience working with Avid media management systems.
• Strong typing skills with a high level of speed and accuracy.
• Excellent multitasking, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy under pressure.
• Full professional proficiency in both English and Spanish (bilingual required).
• Basic video editing skills and hands-on experience with Avid Media Composer.
• The ability to make quick decisions and communicate clear, accurate instructions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A proactive, service-oriented approach and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced newsroom, including during breaking news situations.
• Physical ability to lift and move boxes as required.

Technical Skills & Systems

Working knowledge or experience with the following systems and equipment:

• Avid Media Composer
• Avid Interplay Access
• Avid Interplay | MAM Desktop
• MediaCentral
• iNEWS
• MediaPulse
• File Transfer
• DIVA
• Video converters and media ingestion equipment

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