Assignment Editor and Producer

ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM TelevisaUnivision is seeking a talented Assignment Editor/Producer 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/Producer 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 Minimum 2 years of experience in the Assignment Desk. Possess extensive experience in and proven strategies for sourcing and sharing content through social media. Fluent in Spanish (read and write). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Ability to stand, walk, bend, type, and sit for up to (8) hours. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Univision communications inc