NBCUniversal · 11 hours ago
Assignment Desk Editor, NBC & Telemundo Miami
Miramar, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expNBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies, and they are seeking a bilingual journalist to serve as an Assignment Editor in their South Florida newsroom. The role involves facilitating newsgathering and coordinating comprehensive coverage of news stories, while managing resources and maintaining communication with field crews.
BroadcastingMedia and EntertainmentNews
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assign and manage story coverage plans, photographers, and resources to maximize duopoly and newsroom efficiency
Maintain continuous communication with field crews, sharing changes and critical information
Monitor police scanners, law enforcement, fire agencies, websites, and social media to identify breaking and developing news and confirm details with official sources
Participate in editorial meetings and contribute story ideas using editorial judgment
Develop, cultivate, and maintain contacts essential to news coverage throughout South Florida
Check clerk of courts sites regularly for upcoming trials and hearings
Check and reply to viewer emails and phone calls with story tips
Make daily beat checks and delegate to others to do the same
Maintain accurate, real-time documentation of daily stories in Slack, the newsroom computer system, and content grids, ensuring video is properly attached
Help coordinate interviews and logistics for field crews, producers, and newscasts
Collaborate with producers and crew to establish live shot locations, and other news content as needed
Organize and communicate live signals and feeds
Update and publish news content across platforms, including broadcast, web, streaming, and social media
Alert management team as appropriate when action is needed on a story
Request credentials for staff to cover important events
Coordinate coverage with NBC News Group, Telemundo networks, owned stations, and affiliates
Knowledge of newsroom automation systems, online storage, and computer languages or equivalent work experience
Qualification
Required
Minimum of two years of experience as an Assignment Editor preferably in the Miami market
Bilingual (Spanish and English)
Must be technically competent and able to learn and use newsroom systems as they develop, have proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
General knowledge of television news techniques, including how stories should be covered and assembled
Ability to multitask and make quick decisions under pressure
Experience with coordinating and pulling in feeds and live signals
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong social media, streaming and multiplatform knowledge
Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through the www.nbcunicareers.com site
Must be willing to work at the station in South Florida/Miramar location
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must have valid drivers license
Must have ability to work any of a 24x7 shift
Must be willing to work nights, weekends, long hours and a variety of shifts, when assigned
Must be willing to work in high-risk emergency situations including hurricanes
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or relevant job experience required
Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal court procedures
Researching skills required
Ability to communicate effectively and work well with people while under pressure
Familiarity with local leaders and jurisdiction lines is a plus
Up to date on and interested in current news events
Knowledge of laws of libel, slander and applicable FCC rules and regulations
Personal initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision
Team player who is flexible
Displays a positive work ethic and can work under tight deadlines
High degree of integrity and professionalism
Company
NBCUniversal
NBCUniversal is a media company that provides entertainment and news development, production, distribution, and marketing services. It is a sub-organization of Comcast.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2011-01-29Acquired
Leadership Team
Jeff Shell
CEO
Stephen Burke
Chief executive officer
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2026-02-03
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