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Full Time Job
Estrella TV
Assignment Desk Editor
We are LBI Media, Inc., the largest privately-held, minority-owned Spanish-language broadcaster in the United States, which owns TV and radio stations operating in top Hispanic markets throughout the country; parent company of the Estrella TV Network, one of the fastest growing television networks in the U.S. We are currently looking for talented and passionate people who want to grow with us.
Position Summary:
Estrella TV has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and creative Assignment Desk Editor for a National News cast. The Assignment Desk Editor will be responsible for researching and distributing news coverage assignments to reporters. Candidates should have experience in arranging and coordinating news content.
Responsibilities:
• Continuously surf the internet and news services sites to research news stories
• Maintain and develop contacts in immigration, police, and community organizations to source information of interest to our audience.
• Answer phones and maintain telephone contact with reporters and news camera personnel
• Source area maps and be able to give directions
• Monitor police scanners, satellite feeds and other sources for breaking news
• Dispatch and coordinate news crews to cover all aspects of the news day
• Develop sources that can be contacted during breaking news and possess skills
to advance a story beyond the basics.
• Assist News team in coming up with story ideas and gathering information.
• Help promote News cast and develop content in Social Media platforms.
Requirements:
• Communications or Journalism degree preferred.
• Prior experience as an Assignment Editor
• Working knowledge of MS office products, i.e., MS Word and Windows environment.
• Be self-motivated, and creative, with the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Excellent research and organizational skills
• Experience in coordinating staff
• Skilled in all Social Media platforms
• Have extensive knowledge of the Hispanic community
• Excellent written, verbal, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a high pressure fast paced environment, usually with tight and changing deadlines.
• Bilingual: Fluency in written & spoken English/Spanish is mandatory.
Eligibility Requirements:
• Must be willing to work in Burbank, CA. [no relocations]
• Must be willing to work long hours, holidays and weekends on short notice.
• Must be willing to undergo a pre-employment background investigation
• Must have legal authorization to work in the United States
• Must possess valid CA Driver's license and a good driving record.
• Must be 18 years or older
Interested candidates must submit their resume. In the ''Subject Line'', please reference ''Assignment Desk Editor'' and the source/location of where you saw the job posting.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
LBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.