Assignment Desk Editor - Multiplatform, Telemundo Arizona (Phoenix/Tucson)

NBCUniversal•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Telemundo Arizona (KTAZ/KHRR) is seeking an Assignment Desk Editor who can thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing newsroom. The role is central to daily newsgathering and also supports digital and multiplatform content production. The editor manages traditional assignment desk duties, responds to audience trends, helps shape coverage with relevant context for younger and digital audiences, and ensures journalism resonates across broadcast, digital, and social platforms. The position requires working full-time on-site at an NBCUniversal-designated worksite in Phoenix. The schedule is flexible and may include nights, weekends, holidays, extended hours, and any shift within a 24/7 operation.

Requirements

Fluency in Spanish and English, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
At least 2 years of experience as an Assignment Editor, Producer, or in a newsroom role.
Strong editorial judgment, writing, and research skills.
Familiarity with newsroom computer systems such as Dalet, iNews, or similar.
Ability to work under pressure, prioritize quickly, and handle multiple assignments at once.
Strong understanding of digital and social publishing tools, analytics, and audience engagement strategies.
Knowledge of journalistic ethics, FCC rules, and libel and slander laws.
Valid driver's license and good driving record.
Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours, and ability to work any shift in a 24/7 operation.
Must be willing and able to work on-site at the station in Phoenix.

Nice To Haves

Passion for breaking news and being the first to inform the community.
Creative thinking and comfort experimenting with new storytelling formats.
Familiarity with the Arizona news landscape, particularly Phoenix and Tucson.
Highly collaborative approach and clear communication across newsroom roles.

Responsibilities

Monitor desk phones, scanners, news wires, social media, and community contacts for breaking and developing news.
Curate and update the Dalet daybook with story ideas, planned coverage, and daily events.
Dispatch reporters, MMJs, and photographers, coordinating logistics, live shots, and resources.
Lead and participate in editorial meetings, contributing editorial judgment and audience-driven ideas.
Produce a weekend newscast and serve as a backup producer when needed.
Publish and update news content across digital, OTT, and social platforms.
Create content tailored for vertical video and social platforms, adding relevant context such as temperatures, hashtags, key points, and quick facts.
Publish push alerts, headlines, and live streams accurately, quickly, and clearly.
Edit video for broadcast, streaming channels, and social platforms.
Collaborate with producers, anchors, and reporters to maximize newsroom resources and coverage.
Cultivate community contacts and relationships with public information officers, law enforcement, and officials.
Stay informed on local, state, and national news and share updates with newsroom staff.
Identify enterprise story opportunities aligned with station research and leadership direction.
Maintain newsroom calendars and plan coverage for upcoming events, community issues, and special projects.
Support special projects and investigative initiatives, including undercover or long-form reports.