DreamWorks Animation · 6 hours ago
Assignment Desk Editor Telemundo Tampa, FL
Suite 250,4107 West Spruce Street, Tampa, Florida
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelNBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. The Assignment Desk Editor will be responsible for identifying and setting up news stories, coordinating reporters, and field crews while ensuring comprehensive coverage of all news stories.
AnimationFilmMedia and Entertainment
Responsibilities
The Assignment Editor is responsible for arranging and coordinating news content. This position will report to the Managing Editor
Schedule stories for future newscasts and segments
Break stories, work contacts and react quickly and aggressively to breaking news. Gather information for newscasts, set up stories in advance and assist newscast producer in all aspects of the show
Monitor police and emergency scanners and electronic/printed sources for news
Enterprise story ideas and work with reporters and producers to develop stories. Conceive and execute news coverage and make front line editorial decisions on a story-by-story basis. Develop story ideas and clearly articulate them
Work with the digital team to maximize news coverage on all digital platforms
Participate in daily planning meetings. Coordinate with other departments to complete stories and projects. Create and coordinate short-range planning to meet department editorial goals
Work directly with the Telemundo Orlando team to ensure a strategic distribution plan for the region
Facilitate the news gathering process and ensure comprehensive coverage of all news stories. Dispatch crews and information in a timely and organized manner. Coordinate reporters, photographers, and other personnel to cover stories
Set up and coordinate live remotes inside and outside the building. Multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
Monitor journalistic and editorial elements of newsgathering in the field. Communicate with production staff on the status of coverage and stories. Coordinate reporters, field crews, and assignment desk staff. Communicate with production staff and management on the status of coverage and stories. Coordinate with other Assignment Editors and the Managing Editor for carry-over of stories from day to day
Monitor blogs, social media, and area papers for potential stories. Compile a list of possible stories to be followed up on by news staff
Develop and cultivate contacts within the community for news stories. Establish network of contacts and sources across the New York area. Cooperate with and support NBC News, Newschannel and other NBC Owned stations
Coordinate with NBCNewYork.com editors to break stories online and update news articles as information changes
Qualification
Required
Prior experience as assignment desk or related broadcast field or equivalent experience
Ability to work on weekends and holidays
Must be fluent in Spanish (speak, read & write)
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must be 18 years or older
Must have a valid driver's license
Preferred
Ability to react quickly and urgently to breaking news
Great phone etiquette, organizational skills, news judgment
Proactive, flexible, adaptable, and able to multi-task and problem solve in a high-energy, fast-paced, and constantly transforming environment
News judgment with solid ethical decision process
Strong English, reading, writing and speaking
Good overall knowledge of the Tampa Bay area and Hispanic community
Company
DreamWorks Animation
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. engages in the development, production, and exploitation of animated films and associated characters
Founded in 1994
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
DreamWorks Animation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (8)
2024 (7)
2023 (5)
2022 (12)
2021 (13)
2020 (19)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15M2016-04-28Acquired
2015-02-12Post Ipo Equity· $15M
2004-10-28IPO
Leadership Team
Kate Swanborg
SVP, Technology Communications and Strategic Alliances
Shabrayia Cleaver
Associate Producer / Producer (Feature/Short)
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