Company Description
We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including *** , *** News, MS *** , *** , *** Sports, *** , *** Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and *** , our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. *** Universal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast *** Universal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.
Job Description
The Multiplatform Assignment Desk Manager will help craft and execute the editorial vision for **** news operations. This position oversees the assignment desk that services the News department. The successful candidate will serve as the point person for **** on daily news gathering, scheduling, and breaking news execution. This position reports directly to the *** President of News for ****. A keen understanding of news cycles for linear TV, digital, OTT, and streaming platforms and exceptional news judgment is vital to succeed in this role. A strong background in both short- and long-term planning is key. He or she will inspire and instill confidence in the staff, and foster teamwork and collaboration across the newsroom.
Primary Responsibilities:
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Eligibility Requirements:
Desired Characteristics:
Additional Information
*** Universal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. *** Universal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access *** as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing [Please reply using Staff Me Up] .
We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including *** , *** News, MS *** , *** , *** Sports, *** , *** Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and *** , our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. *** Universal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast *** Universal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.
Job Description
The Multiplatform Assignment Desk Manager will help craft and execute the editorial vision for **** news operations. This position oversees the assignment desk that services the News department. The successful candidate will serve as the point person for **** on daily news gathering, scheduling, and breaking news execution. This position reports directly to the *** President of News for ****. A keen understanding of news cycles for linear TV, digital, OTT, and streaming platforms and exceptional news judgment is vital to succeed in this role. A strong background in both short- and long-term planning is key. He or she will inspire and instill confidence in the staff, and foster teamwork and collaboration across the newsroom.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Ensure that **** resources are being deployed for linear TV, digital, OTT and streaming in the smartest way possible
- Coordinate breaking news coverage and allocation of resources
- Oversee short-and long-term planning for content, both breaking news and enterprise and drive team coverage of big breaking stories and severe weather
- Directly manage a team of **** assignment editors and oversee day-to-day reporter operations for both stations
- Embrace diversity of thought in story selection and execution
- Enterprise strong unique local content and meet deadlines
- Communicate clear expectations for quality content and the needs of our audiences across all platforms
- Plan and share content across all **** platforms.
- Plan and share content with news partners; share resources when possible
- Help guide news staff in journalism best practices following *** *** Universal news guidelines & policies
- Hold staff accountable for content that is balanced, fair, accurate, and complete, incorporating where appropriate a diverse range of sources
- Communicate individual and team goals clearly
- Motivate, coach, develop and keep staff focused to ensure excellent performance
- Manage and review performance, and swiftly address any performance concerns
- Create development plans to help staff embrace strengths and challenges and grow their abilities
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or related broadcast field or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in newsgathering, news production, and/or news operations
- Minimum 3 years of management and leadership experience of functions and personnel
- Bilingual English and Spanish is a must.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www. *** to be considered
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
- Must be willing to work in the Houston area.
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Must have the ability to work any of a 24 x 7 shift
- Must accept Solutions as *** Universal's Alternative Dispute Resolution program
Desired Characteristics:
- Previous experience in both general and Hispanic markets preferred
- Demonstrate strong management, leadership, communication, collaborative and customer ser *** (internal and external) skills, and a passion for self-development
- Proactive, flexible, adaptable, energetic, organized, and detailed oriented
- Proven ability to multi-task and problem-solve in a high-energy, fast-paced, and constantly transforming environment
- Proven ability to take a results-oriented approach to work and leverage resources for competitive advantage
- Demonstrate a highly developed skill as a critical thinker to work with other managers and staff to spot reporting holes, bias, and other issues
- Possess an understanding of the technologies used in the newsroom including iNews, Edius, Samsara and various digital search tools
- Proven ability to use time effectively, efficiently, and productively, and meet deadlines
Additional Information
*** Universal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. *** Universal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access *** as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing [Please reply using Staff Me Up] .
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