Assignment Desk Editor - Multiplatform (News)

Location: Full-time onsite at the hirify.global-designated station worksite in Phoenix, Arizona, United States; flexible availability for nights, weekends, holidays, extended hours, and any 24x7 shift required.

Company

hirify.global is a global media and entertainment company operating news, television, film, streaming, theme park, and consumer product brands, including Telemundo.

What you will do

• Monitor phones, scanners, wires, social media, and community contacts to discover breaking and developing news.
• Maintain the Dalet daybook, coordinate reporters, MMJs, photographers, logistics, live shots, and newsroom resources.
• Lead or participate in editorial meetings, produce a weekend newscast, and provide backup producing support.
• Publish and update news across digital, OTT, broadcast, and social platforms, including vertical video, alerts, headlines, and live streams.
• Edit video and create audience-focused context for younger and digital audiences.
• Build community relationships, identify enterprise and investigative opportunities, and plan coverage for events and special projects.

Requirements

• Fluency in Spanish and English, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
• At least 2 years of experience as an Assignment Editor, Producer, or in a newsroom role.
• Strong editorial judgment, writing, research, and knowledge of journalistic ethics, FCC rules, and libel/slander laws.
• Familiarity with newsroom computer systems such as Dalet, iNews, or similar tools.
• Strong understanding of digital and social publishing tools, analytics, and audience engagement strategies.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize quickly, and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of national and local politics, government, and law enforcement.
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States and minimum age of 18.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record; ability to work at the Phoenix station.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with the Arizona news landscape, particularly Phoenix and Tucson.
• Passion for breaking news and informing the community first.
• Creative approach to new storytelling formats and strong collaboration across newsroom roles.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced newsroom environment focused on broadcast, digital, OTT, and social journalism.
• Flexible schedule covering nights, weekends, holidays, extended hours, and 24x7 shifts.
• Inclusive workplace with equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodation support during recruitment.

Hiring process

• Submit a resume or CV through the hirify.global careers website.
• External candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview at an hirify.global location before a hiring decision.