Assignment Desk Editor-Multiplatform, Telemundo Arizona (Phoenix/Tucson)

Company 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.

Job Description

Telemundo Arizona (KTAZ/KHRR) in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Assignment Desk Editor -  Multiplatform who thrives in a fast-paced, rapidly changing newsroom. This position is at the heart of our daily news operation, serving as the nerve center of newsgathering while also playing a key role in digital and multi-platform content production.

The ideal candidate will not only manage traditional desk duties but also adapt to audience trends, help shape coverage with relevant context for younger and digital audiences, and ensure our journalism resonates across broadcast, digital, and social media.

Responsibilities

• Story Discovery & Logistics
  • Monitor desk phones, scanners, wires, social media, and community contacts for breaking and developing news.
  • Curate and update the Dalet daybook with story ideas, planned coverage, and daily events.
  • Dispatch reporters, MMJs, and photographers, coordinating logistics, live shots, and resources.
  • Lead and participate in editorial meetings, bringing strong editorial judgment and audience-driven ideas.
  • Produce a weekend newscast and serve as a backup producer when needed.
  • Strong criteria in national, local politics, Government, and Law enforcement.
• Digital & Multiplatform Content
  • Publish and update news content across digital, OTT, and social platforms, ensuring timely and engaging coverage.
  • Create content tailored for vertical video and social platforms, adding “wings” (side context such as temperatures, hashtags, key bullet points, or quick facts) to enhance relevance for younger audiences.
  • Push alerts, headlines, and live streams with accuracy, speed, and clarity.
  • Edit video for broadcast, streaming channels, and social platforms.
  • Fast-paced and under pressure role.
• Collaboration & Community
  • Work together with producers, anchors, and reporters to maximize resources and coverage.
  • Cultivate community contacts and relationships with PIOs, law enforcement, and officials.
  • Stay informed on local, state, and national news, sharing updates with newsroom staff as needed.

• Enterprise & Forward Planning
  • Identify enterprise story opportunities aligned with station research and leadership direction.
  • Maintain newsroom calendars and plan coverage for upcoming events, community issues, and special projects.
  • Support special projects and investigative initiatives, including undercover or long-form reports.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish and English, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both languages. 
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as an Assignment Editor, Producer, or in a newsroom role.
• Strong editorial judgment, writing, and research skills.
• Familiarity with newsroom computer systems (Dalet, iNews, or similar).
• Strong understanding of digital and social publishing tools, analytics, and audience engagement strategies.
• Knowledge of journalistic ethics, FCC rules, libel/slander laws.
• Flexible schedule, willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be willing to work at the station in Phoenix location.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must have valid driver’s license and good driving record. 
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through the www.nbcunicareers.com site.

Desired Characteristics

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Ability to thrive under pressure, prioritize quickly, and handle multiple assignments at once.
• Passion for breaking news and being the first to inform the community.
• Creative thinker comfortable experimenting with new storytelling formats.
• Familiar with the Arizona news landscape, particularly Phoenix and Tucson.
• Highly collaborative and able to communicate clearly across all newsroom roles.

Additional Requirements

Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Additional Information

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 [email protected].