Assignment Desk Editor-Temp

ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM:

TelevisaUnivision is seeking a talented Assignment Editor & Producer based in Miami to join its news team, bringing strong editorial skills, production experience, and a passion for breaking news. This role is responsible for coordinating story development, securing high-profile guests, field producing, and ensuring coverage is compelling and relevant across both broadcast and streaming platforms.

ABOUT YOU:
This individual must be a strategic and creative thinker, a self-starter, and a collaborator willing to learn new tools and share ideas.

YOUR DAY-DAY:

• Constantly monitor and respond to breaking news and developing stories across multiple platforms.

• Monitor news wires, social media, and scanners to identify and mobilize quickly for breaking news.

• Produce daily stories in coordination with reporters on the ground by gathering visual elements, securing video feeds, and arranging interviews relevant to their assignments.

• Generate, research, verify, and pitch story ideas that resonate with Hispanic and multicultural audiences.

• Secure high-profile, story-making guests, public figures, and experts.

• Coordinate and manage live remotes, video feeds, and interview logistics under tight deadlines.

• Work closely with writers, producers, and editors to enhance editorial quality and viewer engagement.

• Field produce and travel when needed for major news coverage or interviews.

• Stay well-informed on national and international current events, legal developments, and culturally relevant topics.

• Familiar with social media tools.

• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays with flexibility to alter shifts/days off to accommodate projects and departmental objectives, as well as extended hours and continuous coverage.

• Minimum of 2-years’ experience in a newsroom required

YOU HAVE:

• Fully Bilingual (read and write English/Spanish).

• Know basics of editing

• 1-year experience as a Producer and/or Assignment Editor preferred

• Should demonstrate good news judgement

• Have thorough knowledge of current affairs

• Detail oriented, organized, disciplined, can manage multiple tasks/responsibilities in working with tight deadlines and juggle multiple projects simultaneously

• Creative and assertive

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook, iNews, Avid, live feeds, and social media platforms

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, type, reach and sit for up to (8) hours

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

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