Assignment Desk Editor, Telemundo Arizona
1 month ago
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Job Description
Telemundo Arizona (KTAZ) in Phoenix, AZ, is currently seeking an Assignment Editor. The successful candidate will assist in the efficient operation of the assignment desk. He/she will also assist in the production of newscasts, and when required, will produce these shows.
Responsibilities:
- Assemble the daybook on Dalet listing story ideas and daily newsworthy events.
- Monitor police and emergency scanners and electronic/printed sources for news and disseminate the information to appropriate newsroom personnel.
- Coordinate interviews and logistics for field crews
- Facilitate the newsgathering process and ensure comprehensive coverage of all news stories across all platforms, including, but not limited to broadcast, digital, and web.
- Collaborate with producers, anchors, reporters, photographers, and other station personnel daily, to maximize resources and provide the best coverage during breaking news coverage and/or weather & emergencies.
- Lead editorial meetings; develop interesting story ideas using strong editorial judgment.
- Develop enterprise story ideas consistent with the news brand.
- Cultivate contacts important to news coverage in the state, including law enforcement.
- Establish working relationships with Public Information Officers for updates on significant events and incidents.
- Follow other local news channels to monitor their news coverage.
- Produce & assist with undercover special projects during sweeps. Includes recording interviews remotely and from the field.
- Cooperate with and support news and online platforms as assigned.
- Publishing of online content when required.
- Plan news coverage as directed by news management.
- Maintain a calendar with all future stories and events for planned news coverage.
- Stay up to date with local and national news stories and update the team as needed.
- Read police reports and find resources to validate stories.
- Search for court documents on cases and understand the use of case dockets.
- Perform other duties as needed and as directed by news management. Including producing broadcasts for air and digital.
- The position will require producing one day on weekends and weekdays as needed and as required by the editorial team.
- Keep news managers and producers informed on the progress of new stories.
- Answer phones and take notes on viewer calls for possible story leads.
- Edit videos for broadcast & social media.
- Work directly with the web producer to source stories for all web platforms.
- Work with Telemundo's local stations and national assignment desks
- Experience in the Phoenix market and familiarity with Tucson Area audience and communities is preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in communications or a related field
- Prior experience as assignment editor, assignment manager, or other related experience
- Solid news judgment, strong writing, and research skills
- Experience using online and social media resources as news researching tools (Accurint, LexisNexis, Facebook, Twitter etc.)
- Experience with newsroom computer applications
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions, act decisively, and successfully manage multiple assignments concurrently in a highpressure, breaking news, environment.
- Basic understanding and demonstration of solid editorial judgment and journalistic ethics, including current knowledge of laws of libel, slander, and applicable FCC rules and regulations.
- Thorough understanding of satellite operations and microwave newsgathering technologies
- Good collaborative and interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels.
- Bilingual: Spanish and English; both written and verbal
- Understanding of emerging news production techniques and technology
- Works well in a fastpaced, team environment.
- Willing to work long hours, holidays, and weekends.
- Works as needed when determined by news management.
- Applicants must submit a resume/CV through to be considered.
- Must have a flexible schedule with the ability to work any of a 24x7 shift and willingness to work long hours, weekends, and holidays with short notice.
- Must be willing to work in Phoenix, AZ
- Must be able to work in a fastpaced environment.
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have a valid Driver's License and excellent driving record.
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