News Producer, Telemundo T49 Tampa Job at NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises in

Overview

WRMD Telemundo Tampa seeks a News Producer who is responsible for the creation of live newscasts and other special news programs as needed. As a News Producer, you will be creating content for the most innovative news organization in Tampa, FL.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall production, flow, accuracy, timing, content and every element of each newscast.
• Be a key newsroom leader, clearly and timely communicating the show’s vision and needs to all participants or content providers (assignment editor, anchors, VJs, editors, and production crews).
• Accurately time newscasts and briefs.
• Understand the newscast’s audience, mission and station priorities.
• Integrate all station platforms in the showcasing of the news production.
• Work closely with management on special projects and news coverages.
• Be well-informed on daily local, national and international news events, and know what will resonate for the local Hispanic market.
• Craft content using excellent writing skills and your own unique vision.
• Plan, supervise and execute live shots and live remotes during live newscasts.
• Select, assign, write, edit and organize news stories.
• Monitor a variety of video, web, and digital sources to identify content that would appeal to our audiences.
• Identify local stories from different platforms to incorporate content in the newscast.
• Able to write headlines, teases, reporter/anchor lead-ins and stories.
• Respond timely to breaking news with urgency and accuracy.
• Coordinate and plan future coverages.
• Work with video journalists on their visual and written storytelling and presentation.
• Able to approve video journalist and anchor scripts.
• Write news scripts, promotional teasers, headlines and daily news briefs.
• Contribute story ideas, participate in daily coverage decisions and editorial meetings.
• Contribute to the creation of video series for OTT, FAST and all platforms.
• Fill in on the assignment desk, as needed.
• Create content for linear/broadcast platforms, including writing scripts or editing video.
• Leadership: take responsibility for own actions and lead the team to produce innovative, flawless, timely newscasts.
• Coordinate and monitor the streaming of live events and newscasts on our platforms.
• Show solid news judgment consistently.
• Communicate clear directions and changes to all the newscasts’ team members.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Be a problem solver who can make decisions under stress and tight deadlines.
• Understand and follow Telemundo News standards and ethics.
• Flexible with schedule and schedule changes; available to work 24/7 – including weekends.
• Work with the news desk and producers to publish and follow breaking news, including sending push alerts.

Qualifications

• Must be an experienced journalist with a Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field in communication and/or proven equivalent experience.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write perfect Spanish and must be able to speak, read, and write in English.
• A minimum of 2 years of News Producer experience.
• Experience in line-production and proven track record of booth/live events, live shots, and newscasts.
• Excellent news judgment, creative ideas, and writing skills a must.
• Must have leadership qualities, be detail-oriented, organized, and able to handle intense deadline pressure.

Eligibility Requirements

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• Must be willing to work in the Tampa, FL area and travel as needed for special assignments.
• Must have the ability to work long hours, weekdays and weekends, varying shifts (including overnight), and report to work in emergencies depending upon news coverage when necessary.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and passport.
• Must accept NBCUniversal’s Dispute Resolution program.

Desired Characteristics

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with people while under pressure.
• Knowledge of libel law and applicable FCC rules and regulations.
• Personal initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Team player who is flexible.
• Displays a positive work ethic and can work under tight deadlines.
• High degree of integrity and professionalism.
• Intense familiarity and interest in current news events.
• Strong organizational skills.
• News judgment with solid ethical decision process.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal'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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Production

Industries

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, Entertainment Providers, and Media Production

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