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Univision communications inc is hiring: Senior Producer in Sacramento

Univision communications inc · Sacramento, CA, USA ·

Pay:
$65,000-$70,000/yr
Job type:
Full Time

Overview

Local Media News at TelevisaUnivision is looking for a Senior Producer to join our Sacramento team! You will work with reporters to conceptualize, coordinate, and approve story packages to conform to station policies, practices, and procedures. You will work with assignment editors and newsroom managers to assign stories and monitor story coverage.
Responsibilities

Generate research, verify, plan, and develop story ideas and breaking news for newscasts.
Plan, structure, write, and edit newscasts, or other news programming or material including but not limited to multimedia properties.
Work with reporters to conceptualize, coordinate, and approve story packages to conform to station policies, practices, and procedures.
Work with Assignment Editors and newsroom managers to assign stories and monitor story coverage.
Produce and edit editorial content directly to the website as needed.
Produce and edit content for social media platforms and the station’s website to expand audience reach and engagement.
Lead daily editorial meetings and help drive the newsroom’s editorial vision and coverage priorities.
Produce special newscasts, franchise coverage, and sweeps content with a focus on impactful storytelling and audience growth.
Manage and coordinate newsroom resources daily to maximize coverage, strengthen multi‑platform storytelling, and amplify breaking news and enterprise reporting.
Train, mentor, and support new producers and editorial personnel on newsroom workflows, editorial standards, production techniques, and multi‑platform content execution.
Qualifications

Minimum of 2‑years’ experience in a newsroom required.
BA/BS preferred in Journalism/Mass Communications or equivalent experience.
Ability to multitask and manage time to put together an exciting and informative newscast.
Flexibility and on‑the‑spot problem solving abilities.
Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
Must be highly proficient both in English and Spanish.
Must possess high ethical and journalistic standards.
Must be proficient with I‑News software.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced and deadline‑driven environment.
Possess solid news judgment and be a compelling and accurate writer.
Detail oriented with ability to work with tight deadlines and juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
Willingness to take feedback/criticism and improve upon skills.
Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, bend, type, edit, reach, and sit for up to eight (8) hours, and ability to carry and operate field camera equipment.
Benefits

PTO
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness and employee support programs
401K
Life and other insurance plans
Comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options
Compensation

Salary Range: $65,000 - $70,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer

TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to ensuring a diverse workforce by providing broad outreach to all qualified applicants regarding job vacancies at the station. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.

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