Assignment Desk Editor, NBC & Telemundo Miami

NBCUniversal•Miramar, FL

3h•Onsite

About The Position

NBC6 and Telemundo 51, NBCUniversal Local stations serving South Florida, are seeking a bilingual journalist to work as an Assignment Editor in the duopoly’s multiplatform newsroom. The role facilitates newsgathering and coordinates comprehensive coverage of breaking and daily news stories. The position is regularly scheduled for evenings and weekends, with flexibility to work other shifts, holidays, and extended hours when news coverage requires. The employee must work at the station in Miramar, South Florida, and be willing to work in high-risk emergency situations, including hurricanes.

Requirements

At least two years of experience as an Assignment Editor.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant professional experience.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Strong knowledge of newsgathering, including how stories should be covered and assembled.
Ability to multitask, stay organized, and make quick decisions under pressure.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience coordinating and pulling in feeds and live signals.
Strong knowledge of social media, streaming, and multiplatform news.
Proficiency with newsroom technology and ability to learn and adapt quickly to evolving systems.
Submit a resume/CV through the NBCUniversal Careers site.
Willingness to work at the station in Miramar, South Florida.
Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
Valid driver’s license.
Availability for regularly scheduled evening and weekend shifts, with flexibility to work other shifts, holidays, and extended hours as news coverage requires.
Willingness to work in high-risk emergency situations, including hurricanes.

Nice To Haves

Miami market experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of and interest in current events and breaking news.
Self-motivated team player able to work effectively with limited supervision and under tight deadlines.
Familiarity with South Florida communities, local leaders, government agencies, and jurisdictional boundaries.
Strong research and information-verification skills, with demonstrated knowledge of state and federal court procedures.
Knowledge of libel, slander, and applicable FCC rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

Monitor police scanners, law enforcement and fire agency sources, websites, and social media to identify breaking and developing news; confirm details with official sources.
Assign and manage story coverage, photographers, and resources across the duopoly newsroom.
Maintain communication with field crews and share changes, critical information, and coverage needs.
Participate in editorial meetings, contribute story ideas, and apply editorial judgment.
Develop and maintain sources and contacts throughout South Florida.
Conduct daily beat checks, monitor clerk of court websites for upcoming trials and hearings, and assess viewer calls, emails, and news tips for potential coverage.
Coordinate interviews, live-shot locations, and other logistical and editorial elements.
Keep daily story information updated in Slack, the newsroom system, and content grids, attaching video and other elements.
Update and publish news content across broadcast, web, streaming, and social media platforms.
Coordinate coverage with NBC News Group, Telemundo networks, owned stations, and affiliates.
Alert the management team when action is needed on a story.