ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM

TelevisaUnivision is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized News Media Desk Coordinator to join its News Department.

The News Media Desk Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the timely retrieval, processing, and delivery of media content for live and pre-recorded news programming. This role also ensures that all video assets are properly logged, tagged, and assigned accurate metadata to support efficient archival storage and future retrieval.

ABOUT YOU

You thrive in a fast-paced, highly technical, and automated broadcast environment. You are resourceful, detail-oriented, and capable of making sound decisions under pressure. You communicate clearly, provide accurate instructions, and take pride in delivering exceptional service and support to producers, journalists, and field personnel.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY

• Provide creative input and assist producers in identifying and sourcing relevant content for news programming.
• Utilize Avid systems to search for, retrieve, and deliver media content to news bureaus and field personnel.
• Use iNEWS to transfer and synchronize metadata from program rundowns to the PAM archival system.
• Ensure all video assets are properly logged, categorized, and assigned accurate metadata for archival and future retrieval.
• Perform basic video editing and clip selection using Avid Media Composer.
• Ingest and process video files in various formats and codecs to prepare content for the editing workflow.
• Maintain a working knowledge of current events and breaking news developments.
• Respond promptly to media requests while providing proactive, service-oriented support to the News Department.
• Prioritize and manage multiple requests while maintaining accuracy and meeting tight deadlines.

YOU HAVE

• Previous experience working with Avid media management systems.
• Strong typing skills with a high level of speed and accuracy.
• Excellent multitasking, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy under pressure.
• Full professional proficiency in both English and Spanish (bilingual required).
• Basic video editing skills and hands-on experience with Avid Media Composer.
• The ability to make quick decisions and communicate clear, accurate instructions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A proactive, service-oriented approach and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced newsroom, including during breaking news situations.
• Physical ability to lift and move boxes as required.

TECHNICAL SKILLS & SYSTEMS

Working knowledge or experience with the following systems and equipment:

• Avid Media Composer
• Avid Interplay Access
• Avid Interplay | MAM Desktop
• MediaCentral
• iNEWS
• MediaPulse
• File Transfer
• DIVA
• Video converters and media ingestion equipment

TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.