Assignment Desk Editor

Univision • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Univision 45 is looking for an Assignment Desk Editor to join our team! Univision 45 is currently accepting resumes for an Assignment Desk Editor based in Houston, Texas. The Assignment Desk Editor is responsible for managing story assignments, coordinates logistics and responds to breaking news. Candidates should be creative thinkers able to conceptualize interactive projects for broadcast and online components for our news digital platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, in Journalism, Communications/New Media
• A minimum of 2-years’ experience in a large or medium market as Assignment Editor, news producer or content newsgathering role.
• Should demonstrate strong news judgment
• Strong logistical ability
• Have knowledge of current affairs
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with sources
• Detail oriented, organized, disciplined, able to manage multiple tasks/responsibilities in working with tight deadlines and juggle multiple projects simultaneously
• Creative and assertive
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook, iNews, live feeds, and social media platforms
• Fluent in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

• Generate research, verify, plan, and develop story ideas and breaking news for newscasts and digital platforms
• Coordinate editorial meetings
• Assign stories for various newscasts and schedule interviews for the morning newscast
• Dispatch crews to stories and breaking news, using appropriate logistical and journalistic judgment
• Maintain a plan for daily, weekly and future story lists.
• Act as a liaison with other news organizations, community contacts and UTG assignment desks
• Make calls to new sources as needed, gaining appropriate information
• Assist in finding stories, doing research and tracking story ideas with emphasis on key brand points
• Monitor a variety of sources, including social media, wires and local news, and evaluate newsworthiness.
• Must be able to work under pressure, manage breaking news and strict deadlines
• Work weekends, holidays and overnights if needed

Benefits

• PTO
• tuition reimbursement
• wellness and employee support programs
• 401K
• life and other insurance plans
• comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level