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We are seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to join our team as an Assignment Editor at Noticias Telemundo. The candidate must identify newsworthy stories and assist in the production of daily packages. The assignment editor supports reporters in setting up interviews and making contacts for news stories. The candidate must have a strong editorial background and be able to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment with the willingness to work weekends, late night, and early morning shifts. The candidate must have experience working across multiple platforms, including broadcast, streaming and digital.

This is a project/limited term position, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and assign news stories to reporters and producers, ensuring timely and effective coverage of daily events.
• Monitor newswires, social media, and other sources to identify and assess emerging story opportunities.
• Collaborate with reporters and producers to develop compelling story ideas and angles.
• Ensure content is accurate, balanced, and adheres to editorial standards.
• Organize and facilitate interviews for current and upcoming stories.
• Stay informed on current events and react quickly to breaking news.
• Exercise sound editorial judgment and ensure high-quality journalism.
• Partner with newsroom and production teams for seamless operations.
• Conduct in-depth research to support investigative and in-depth stories.
• Leverage social media and digital platforms to identify trends and enhance story development.
• Work closely with management to align coverage with the editorial vision and goals.
• Available to work weekends, early mornings, nights and holidays.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, Communications, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 3 years of news writing experience
• Must be fully fluent in English and Spanish (both written and verbal)
• Minimum 1 year of working experience with iNews

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong editorial skills and experience in news coordination.
• Deep understanding of current events and digital media platforms.
• Proven solid writing skills and editorial judgment
• Fully bilingual, Spanish, and English proficient.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to think quickly and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Passionate about delivering accurate, relevant, and impactful news to the audience.
• Experience creating digital video content in a newsroom is helpful.
• Outside of the box thinker.

Additional Requirements:

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered (job #: )
• Must be willing to work in Miami, Florida
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].