Assignment Desk Editor, Telemundo Houston

1 month ago

Houston, United States NBCUniversal Full time
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We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

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Job Description

*Responsibilities

 

Telemundo Houston (KTMD), is currently seeking an Assignment Desk Editor. The successful candidate will assist in the efficient operation of the assignment desk.

Responsibilities:

  • Assemble the daybook on i-news 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 news gathering process and ensure comprehensive coverage of all news stories across all of platforms, including, but not limited to broadcast, digital and web
  • Collaborate with producers, anchors, reporters, photographers and other station personnel on a daily basis, to maximize resources and provide the best coverage during breaking news coverage and/or weather &emergency situations
  • Participate in 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 Houston area.
  • 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
  • Perform other duties as needed and as directed by news management.
  • Keep news managers and producers informed on progress of new stories
  • Answer phones and take notes on viewer calls for possible story leads
  • Edit videos for broadcast & social media

 

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience in the Houston market and familiarity with audience and communities is preferred

• Bachelor's degree in communications or in 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, etc.)

• Experience with newsroom computer applications

• Demonstrated ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions, act decisively and successfully manage multiple assignments concurrently in a high pressure, breaking news, environment

• Basic understanding and demonstration of solid editorial judgment and journalistic ethics, including a current knowledge of laws of libel, slander and applicable FCC rules and regulations

• Thorough understanding 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 fast-paced, team environment

• Works as needed when determined by news management

• Applicants must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered

Desired Characteristics:

• Must have a flexible schedule with ability to work any of a 24x7 shift and willingness to work long hours and on weekends and holidays with short notice

• Must be willing to work in Houston, TX

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced 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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