Associate Producer/Writer

Company Overview

MediaCo is an award-winning Spanish-language multiplatform media company serving the vital U.S. Hispanic audience on video, audio, and digital platforms.

MediaCo's national broadcast network EstrellaTV offers a unique aggregation of Spanish-language programming, including originals, topical entertainment, reality, news, and comedy. The company also operates and creates content for its four FAST channels and the EstrellaTV app.

MediaCo is also a leader in Spanish-language audio, including the nationally- syndicated Don Cheto Al Aire morning radio show.

MediaCo creates content that embraces the cultural diversity of our communities and celebrates and represents Latinos of all generations. MediaCo is the trade name of MediaCo Operations LLC.

Writer / Associate Producer

Position Summary:

MediaCo has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and creative Writer on a News Show. The Writer will work closely with the Producer and Director to help guide and create a live, daily broadcast.

Responsibilities:
Read, prepare and write news stories, in Spanish, for broadcast from information obtained from assignment desk, press releases, social media, and other sources and extract pertinent facts and details.
Verify accuracy of facts; obtain supplemental material and additional details from knowledgeable sources.
Organize material and write story conforming to specified length, style, and format requirements.
Coordinating all the visual and audio elements of the show (Packages, VO's SOT's, Graphics) required by Producers to build the newscast
Gather visual and audio elements from News Agencies, Social Media or other News Outlets
Quality Control. Responsible for revising every video and audio of the show to ensure videos edited have good quality and the audio meets FCC requirements
Understanding of, and good performance at a fast-paced and deadline driven environment.
Requirements: Excellent writing and communication skills
1 - 2 years' experience in television production (preferably in news)
Thrive in a fast-paced environment, meet tight deadlines
Positive attitude, detail and customer oriented, with good multi-tasking and organizational ability
Bilingual: Must be fluent in reading, writing and speaking English and Spanish
BA/BS preferred in Communications, New Media or Public Relations
Eligibility Requirements: Must be willing to work in Burbank, CA [no relocations]
Must be willing to work long hours, holidays and weekends on short notice.
Must be willing to undergo a pre-employment background investigation
Must have legal authorization to work in the United States
Must possess valid CA Driver's license and a good driving record.
Must be 18 years or older

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

MediaCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.