Full Job Description
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment
companies. 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.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities
where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a
rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the
opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive
culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to
create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our
world.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a
new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of
NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC,
MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary
digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and
SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale
as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and
entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during
2025.
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to join
our team as an Assignment Editor for our streaming channel Noticias
Telemundo AHORA. If you are passionate about journalism and thrive in
a fast-paced, evolving environment, we encourage you to
apply.
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.
+ This is a project/limited
term position, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables
within this project are completed.
Basic Qualifications:
+
Bachelor's degree in journalism, Communications, or equivalent work
experience
+ Minimum 1 year of experience in a newsroom
+
Proficient in all social media platforms.
+ Experience creating
digital video content in a newsroom is helpful.
+ Strong editorial
knowledge
+ Proven solid writing skills and editorial
judgment.
+ Ability to work under tight deadlines
+ Fluent in
English and Spanish (both written and verbal)
+ Available for early
mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
+ Strong editorial skills
and experience in news coordination.
+ Deep understanding of
current events and digital media platforms.
+ 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.
Eligibility Requirements:
+ Interested candidate must
submit a resume/CV through to be considered for Assignment
Editor
+ Must be willing to work in the greater Miami, Florida
area.
+ 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
Desired Characteristics:
+ Accustomed
to working in a team and collaborating with all levels within the
organization.
+ Proven excellent interpersonal skills combined with
a strong sense of how to visually tell a compelling story.
+
Outside of the box thinker
+ Proficient in I-News, Media Central
helpful
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