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Warwick, NY · On-site

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Warwick, NY · On-site

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As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for assignment desk assistant in the United States is $15.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $15.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Assignment Desk Assistant vs Newsroom Coordinator?

AspectAssignment Desk AssistantNewsroom Coordinator
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles prefer journalism or communication courseworkSimilar; often requires related experience or education in journalism or media
Work EnvironmentNewsroom, fast-paced, deadline-drivenOffice setting within the newsroom, coordinating staff and resources
Primary ResponsibilitiesAssigning stories, managing reporters' schedules, tracking news developmentsOverseeing newsroom operations, coordinating between departments, managing schedules

The Assignment Desk Assistant primarily focuses on assigning news stories and managing reporters' schedules within the newsroom. In contrast, the Newsroom Coordinator has a broader role in overseeing overall newsroom operations and coordinating between departments. Both roles require similar credentials and work environments, but their scope of responsibilities differs, with the Assistant more involved in story assignment and the Coordinator in operational management.

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Assignment Desk Editor

Assignment Desk Editor

Univision

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago

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JOB TITLE: Assignment desk Editor

LOCATION: Houston, Texas

Univision 45 is looking for an Assignment Desk Editor to join our team!

Univision 45 is currently accepting resumes for an Assignment Desk Editor based in Houston, Texas.

The Assignment Desk Editor is responsible for managing story assignments, coordinates logistics and responds to breaking news. Candidates should be creative thinkers able to conceptualize interactive projects for broadcast and online components for our news digital platforms.

ABOUT YOU:

The ideal candidate is excited about creating content for a large audience. Being a strategy leader behind the scenes is something you have excelled in throughout your career. No challenge is too large because you are accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment.

YOUR DAY-DAY: (aka Responsibilities)

  • Generate research, verify, plan, and develop story ideas and breaking news for newscastsand digital platforms
  • Coordinate editorial meetings
  • Assign stories for various newscastsand schedule interviews for the morning newscast
  • Dispatch crews to stories and breaking news, using appropriate logistical and journalistic judgment
  • Will maintain a plan for daily, weekly and future story lists.
  • Will act as a liaison with other news organizations, community contacts and UTG assignment desks
  • Make calls to new sources as needed, gaining appropriate information
  • Assist in finding stories, doing research and tracking story ideas with emphasis on key brand points
  • Monitor a variety of sources, including social media, wires and local news, and evaluate newsworthiness.
  • Must be able to work under pressure, manage breaking news and strict deadlines
  • Work weekends, holidays and overnights if needed

YOU HAVE: (aka Qualifications)

  • Bachelor's Degree, in Journalism, Communications/New Media
  • A minimum of 2-years' experience in a large or medium market as Assignment Editor, news producer or content newsgathering role.
  • Should demonstrate strong news judgment
  • Strong logistical ability
  • Have knowledge of current affairs
  • Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with sources
  • Detail oriented, organized, disciplined, able to manage multiple tasks/responsibilities in working with tight deadlines and juggle multiple projects simultaneously
  • Creative and assertive
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook, iNews, live feeds, and social media platforms
  • Fluent in English and Spanish

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 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.

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

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