Assignment Desk Editor/Producer
Entravision
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking a dynamic, fast-paced Assignment Desk / Line Producer to help lead daily newsroom operations across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms. This role sits at the center of breaking news coverage — coordinating newsgathering, managing logistics, shaping editorial priorities, and producing high-energy newscasts that connect with today’s audiences. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, has strong editorial judgment, understands evolving viewer habits, and can seamlessly balance live breaking news with impactful storytelling.
Requirements
- 2–5+ years of experience in a television newsroom preferred
- Prior assignment desk and/or line producing experience strongly preferred
- Strong editorial news judgment and understanding of breaking news coverage
- Ability to multitask and remain calm in high-pressure situations
- Familiarity with ENPS, iNews, or similar newsroom systems
- Knowledge of digital publishing and social media newsgathering
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as news coverage requires
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills
- Experience coordinating live field operations during major breaking news events
Responsibilities
- Monitor breaking news, scanners, social media, wires, and community sources
- Coordinate daily coverage plans, crews, live shots, and field logistics
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with law enforcement, public agencies, and community contacts
- Identify stories with high audience relevance and digital potential
- Assist with newsroom communication during breaking news and severe weather coverage
- Coordinate multi-platform coverage for broadcast, digital, and streaming
- Generate story ideas that reflect the local community and diverse audiences
- Produce and stack daily newscasts with urgency, pacing, and strong editorial flow
- Write and edit clear, compelling teases and copy under deadline
- Collaborate with executive producers, anchors, MMJs, and digital teams
- Make real-time editorial decisions during live coverage
- Build visually engaging rundowns with a strong sense of timing and audience retention
- Ensure accuracy, fairness, and journalistic standards in all content
- Incorporate social, digital, and streaming elements into newscasts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
