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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information. 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. ## 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 - Bachelor’s degree in jo…