Senior Assignment Desk Editor

Entravision Communications Corp

Miami, FL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Broadcast Journalism, Communication Skills, Editorials, Establish Priorities, International News, Journalism, Multilingual, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, National News, News Reporting, Newsroom, Operations, Organizational Skills, Streaming Technology, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Miami, FL
POSTED
17 days ago

Summary

Entravision is seeking a highly experienced and driven Senior Assignment Editor to join our national news operation, streaming-first news operation serving U.S. Hispanic audiences across digital, social, OTT, FAST, and connected TV platforms.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced newsroom environment, possesses exceptional editorial judgment, and has deep experience managing stories at a national assignment desk level. This role requires strong bilingual communication skills, excellent news instincts, and the ability to coordinate coverage across multiple markets and platforms simultaneously.

Essential Functions

  • Monitor and identify breaking news stories, trends, and developing events across national and international news sources.
  • Coordinate daily news gathering operations for broadcast, digital, social, and streaming platforms.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with news sources, public agencies, stringers, and field crews.
  • Book guests, experts, officials, and live interviews for news programs and special coverage.
  • Collaborate closely with executive producers, producers, reporters, digital teams, and streaming news operations.
  • Assign and prioritize stories based on editorial value, audience impact, and platform needs.
  • Write and distribute clear editorial notes, story summaries, and breaking news updates in Spanish.
  • Assist in coverage planning for major news events, elections, severe weather, and special projects.
  • Ensure accuracy, urgency, and editorial standards across all content and communications.
  • Be available to travel when required for major news events, special coverage, and breaking news situations.
  • Work extended and flexible hours as dictated by breaking news and live event coverage.

About the Company

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Entravision Communications Corp

Entravision Communications Corporation is a leading global media company that reaches and engages U.S. Latinos across acculturation levels and media channels, as well as consumers in Mexico and other markets in Latin America. The Company’s comprehensive portfolio incorporates integrated media and marketing solutions comprised of acclaimed television, radio, digital properties, events, and data analytics services. Entravision has 55 primary television stations and is the largest affiliate group of both the Univision and UniMás television networks. Entravision also owns and operates 49 primarily Spanish-language radio stations featuring nationally recognized talent, as well as the Entravision Audio Network and Entravision Solutions, a coast-to-coast national spot and network sales and marketing organization representing Entravision’s owned and operated, as well as its affiliate partner, radio stations. Entravision’s Pulpo digital advertising unit is the #1-ranked online advertising platform in Hispanic reach according to comScore Media Metrix®, and Entravision’s digital group also includes Headway, a leading provider of mobile, programmatic, data and performance digital marketing solutions primarily in the United States, Mexico and other markets in Latin America. Entravision shares of Class A Common Stock are traded on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol: EVC.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Broadcasting, Music, and Film
WEBSITE
http://www.entravision.com