Description

About the Role

The Local Media News team at TelevisaUnivision in New York is looking for an Assignment Desk Editor to join our News team!

You will be responsible for managing story assignments, respond to breaking news, provide support, and coordinate logistics, following up daily workflow for field crews. You'll gather information from local, state, and national agencies, non-profit organizations, broadcasts, and on-line sources to determine coverage opportunities.

Salary Range: $66,000-$72,000

Requirements

• BS/BA OR MA in Communications, Journalism, or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Ideally, two or more years of experience in general market or Spanish language television station as a News Assignment Editor.
• Good news judgement
• Fully Bilingual (read and write English/Spanish)

Experience

• Ability to monitor and record various video feeds simultaneously
• Ability to write copy (in Spanish) and manage system to send push notifications
• Ability to upload video, digital pictures, and copy to the station's website preferred

About the Company

TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.