Assignment Desk Editor, Telemundo Colorado

Job Description: The Assignment Desk Editor – Producer is responsible for planning, preparing, and executing the news gathering functions by working closely with producers, reporters and photographers. Suggest stories for daily coverage as well as plans for future content with news team. Researches and organizes details and facts on story ideas. Arranges and coordinates news content and interviews for daily and future stories. Collaborates with reporters and producers on editorial content of stories. Reviews stories for elements, balance, storytelling, and script. Collaborates with staff on story/sweeps planning and coordination. Monitors all sources for news and establishes/maintains contacts and sources Works under the direct supervision of the Executive Producer and is responsible for completing any other tasks as assigned by supervisor. Responsibilities: Responsible for planning, preparing, and executing the news gathering functions, including newsroom assignment, coordination of logistics, and monitors news wires. Plans and prepares content using the resources available and coordinating with managing editor, executive producer and show producers. Assist in scripts (including writing) and the editing of a story. Coordinates breaking news coverage and establishes live shots and remotes. Contribute story ideas and take charge of daily coverage decisions for newscast and platforms. Quickly adjust to late changes and be aggressive in breaking news coverage. Performs other related duties as assigned. Backup producer as needed.