Assignment Desk Editor

NBCUniversal • Miami, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

NBCUniversal is seeking an experienced and dynamic Assignment Editor for its streaming channel Noticias Telemundo AHORA. This is a project/limited term position. The ideal candidate is passionate about journalism and thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a newsroom.
• Proficient in all social media platforms.
• Strong editorial knowledge.
• Proven solid writing skills and editorial judgment.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (both written and verbal).
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience creating digital video content in a newsroom is helpful.
• Accustomed to working in a team and collaborating with all levels within the organization.
• Proven excellent interpersonal skills combined with a strong sense of how to visually tell a compelling story.
• Outside of the box thinker.
• Proficient in I-News, Media Central helpful.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assign news stories to reporters and producers, ensuring timely and effective coverage of daily events.
• Monitor newswires, social media, and other sources to identify and assess emerging story opportunities.
• Collaborate with reporters and producers to develop compelling story ideas and angles.
• Ensure content is accurate, balanced, and adheres to editorial standards.
• Organize and facilitate interviews for current and upcoming stories.
• Stay informed on current events and react quickly to breaking news.
• Exercise sound editorial judgment and ensure high-quality journalism.
• Partner with newsroom and production teams for seamless operations.
• Conduct in-depth research to support investigative and in-depth stories.
• Leverage social media and digital platforms to identify trends and enhance story development.
• Work closely with management to align coverage with the editorial vision and goals.

Benefits

• NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

What This Job Offers

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