Univision is seeking a talented Assignment Editor with a dynamic and creative attitude. This position is responsible for sourcing great content and managing logistics for our live crews. They will also identify, develop and contribute story ideas and participate actively in coverage decisions of special news programs. Gather elements for coverage and managing the logistics for story shoots and execution.
YOUR DAY-DAY:
- Assignment Editor will research and produce daily story ideas for air.
- Assign and provide necessary information to crews.
- Monitor for any potential breaking news
- Coordinate interviews and plan for future coverage and prioritized events.
- Maintain constant and clear communication with producers, field crews and or agencies, while obtaining and confirming information.
- Capture video feeds from the field and assist editors with any troubleshooting needs.
- Work with reporters to conceptualize, coordinate and approve story packages to conform to station policies, practices and procedures.
- Work with other Assignment Editors and newsroom managers to assign stories and monitor story coverage.
YOU HAVE:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience in news
- Possess extensive experience in and proven strategies for sourcing and sharing content through social media.
- Fluent in Spanish (read and write)
- Must be willing to work from office in Miami
OUR BENEFITS:
TelevisaUnivision believes that a happy, well-balanced employee is what makes our culture thrive. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO; tuition reimbursement; wellness and employee support programs; 401K; and life and other insurance plans. This is all in addition to our comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options.
TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.
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What We Do
TelevisaUnivision is the world’s leading Spanish-language media company. Powered by the largest library of owned Spanish-language content and a prolific production capability, TelevisaUnivision is the top producer of original content in Spanish across news, sports and entertainment verticals. This original content powers all of TelevisaUnivision’s platforms, which include market-leading broadcast networks Univision, Las Estrellas, Canal 5 and UniMas, and a portfolio of 38 cable networks, which include TUDN, Galavision, Distrito Comedia and TL Novelas. The Company also operates the leading Mexican movie studio, Videocine, and owns and operates the largest Spanish-language audio platform in the U.S. across 35 terrestrial stations and the Uforia digital platform. TelevisaUnivision is also the owner of ViX, the largest Spanish-language streaming platform in the world.
