Assignment Desk Writer
Chicago, IL 
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Univision Local Media Chicago is looking for a dynamic and creative Assignment Desk Editor to join our growing team. He/she will work closely with Producers, Reporters and Photographers; be responsible for planning, preparing, and executing the news gathering functions, including newsroom assignments, coordination logistics, and monitoring news wires. The successful candidate will have skills in broadcast/media management. Job Responsibilities * Gather information and distribute it to the Reporters, Photographers and the News Team. * He/she must have excellent organizational skills, strong communications skills, the capacity to work well with people under pressure, keep up with current events, be social media savvy and have a developed news judgment to be able to determine what the daily coverage is going to be and must be an excellent multi-tasker. * Candidate will participate in editorial meetings and will contribute with story ideas during the production process of the news. * He/she will also receive and send video feeds to other stations and will coordinate live news set-ups. * Must be a team player with solid news judgment and be a proactive problem solver. * Ability to work all shifts (Morning, evening, weekends and holidays). * Position is represented by NABET-CWA Required Skills & Experience * Minimum 2 years of college education or equivalent work experience. * Minimum 2 to 3 years' newsroom work experience. Some experience as television news Assignments Desk. * Must be English proficient (read, write, speak) and fluent in Spanish with superior written/spoken skills * Must poses high ethical and journalistic standards * Detail oriented with ability to work with tight deadlines and juggle multiple projects simultaneously * Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment * Willingness to take feedback/criticism and improve upon skills * Must be able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays Desired Skills & Experience * Bachelor's degree in communication, journalism, television broadcasting or equivalent work experience * Knowledge of iNews and Adobe Premiere programs. Eligibility Requirements * Must be willing to work from office in Chicago, IL * Employment/education will be verified * Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States Univision is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

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Job Summary
Company
Univision Communications Inc.
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
2+ years
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