Senior Assignment Desk Editor

About Entravision 

In the US, Entravision is a leader in Hispanic marketing & media solutions serving both local and national Clients for more than 25 years. Our unique portfolio includes primarily Spanish language TV & Radio broadcast assets across 35 markets, an exclusive audio network & streaming platform, and a robust mix of curated digital & social media content solutions. 

Senior Assignment Desk Editor

Miami, FL | Full Time

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.

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience at a national assignment desk within a major news organization.
• Strong background in national news coverage and breaking news operations.
• Experience working with streaming news platforms and digital-first news environments.
• Proven booking experience with high-profile guests, officials, and contributors.
• Excellent writing and communication skills in Spanish
• Strong editorial judgment and ability to make quick decisions under pressure
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple stories simultaneously, across multiple markets.
• Familiarity with newsroom systems, social media monitoring tools, and digital publishing workflows
• Experience working in Spanish-language news environments and a strong understanding of U.S. U.S. Hispanic audiences and media consumption habits
• Flexible schedule, including the ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and breaking news situations as needed.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a Full Time position. Actual schedule and hours may vary.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Reports directly to VP Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives for Broadcast

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

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