Assignment Desk Editor

TelevisaUnivision Local Media is seeking an accomplished Assignment News Desk Editor to join our dynamic team in Sacramento. As an Assignment News Desk Editor position, you will be responsible for managing story assignments, coordinating coverage and logistics, responding to breaking new, and helping with the overall production of our newscasts. We're looking for creative thinkers who can conceptualize interactive projects for broadcast and online platforms.

ABOUT YOU

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, possess exceptional problem-solving skills, and excel in editorial judgment and time management, we want to hear from you. The ideal candidate will be a proficient communicator, well-versed in current events, and adept at utilizing tools such as I-News, social media, and emerging technologies. You should be comfortable working under pressure, including weekends, holidays, and overnights when necessary.

YOUR DAY-DAY

(Responsibilities)

• Collaborate with producers to research, verify, plan, and develop story ideas and drive breaking news.
• Distribute information to the news team to ensure accurate reporting.
• Assign reporters, and photographers to news stories and special projects.
• Conduct editorial meetings to coordinate daily, weekly, and future story coverage.
• Serve as a liaison with other news organizations, community contacts, and UTG assignment desks.
• Monitor news wires, social media, and other platforms to mobilize breaking news and content.

YOU HAVE

(Qualifications)

• Bachelor's Degree, in Journalism, Communications/News Media, Film, Radio and Television.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage teams effectively.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and disciplined with the capacity to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Creative, engaged, and assertive with a keen understanding of social media, video, and current events.

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 Paid Time Off (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. Salary Range $52,000 - $57,000 + benefits Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Please note the national salary range listed in the job posting reflects the new hire salary range across levels and U.S. locations that would be applicable to the position. #

LI-ONSITE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to ensuring a diverse workforce by providing broad outreach to all qualified applicants regarding job vacancies at the station. Organizations that regularly distribute information about employment opportunities to job seekers or provide employment referrals that wish to receive notices of our job vacancies may do so by contacting Human Resources.

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https://corporate.televisaunivision.com/careers/ TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law. About TelevisaUnivision 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 UniMás, and a portfolio of 38 cable networks, which include TUDN, Galavisión, 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. For more information, please visit televisaunivision.com. Sobre TelevisaUnivision TelevisaUnivision es la compañía líder de medios en español en el mundo. Impulsada por la biblioteca propia más grande de contenido en español y una alta capacidad de producción, TelevisaUnivision es el más grande productor de contenido para las verticales de noticias, deportes y entretenimiento. Este contenido original es lo que impulsa las plataformas de TelevisaUnivision, que incluyen las cadenas de transmisión líderes Univision, las estrellas, Canal 5, y UniMás, y un portafolio de 38 canales de televisión de paga, que incluyen TUDN, Galavisión, Distrito Comedia, y TL Novelas. La compañía además opera el estudio de producción cinematográfica líder en México, Videocine, y posee y administra las plataformas más grandes de audio en español en Estados Unidos en 35 estaciones y la plataforma digital Uforia. TelevisaUnivision también es propietaria de ViX, el servicio de streaming en español más grande del mundo. Para más información, por favor visita televisaunivision.com.