Univision Communications Inc is hiring: Executive News Producer in Chicago

Executive News Producer TelevisaUnivision Chicago is seeking a strong, dynamic, and editorially driven Executive News Producer to lead the station’s multiplatform news operation. This role is ideal for an experienced newsroom leader with a passion for breaking news, impactful storytelling, daily editorial execution, and audience-focused content across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms.
You will report to the Director, News.
Role responsibilities include supervising daily news coverage, elevating storytelling and production quality, and executing the newsroom’s editorial vision, while coordinating with newsroom leadership, producers, reporters, assignment editors, digital teams, and on‑air talent.
Responsibilities Lead and oversee the editorial execution of daily newscasts and multiplatform news coverage.
Collaborate with newsroom leadership to help implement newsroom philosophies, editorial priorities, and content strategies.
Drive compelling storytelling with a focus on breaking news, enterprise reporting, live coverage, and community-focused journalism.
Coach and mentor producers, reporters, assignment editors, writers, and talent to elevate storytelling, writing, and production quality.
Work closely with digital, streaming, and social teams to maximize audience reach and multiplatform engagement.
Lead editorial meetings and help coordinate daily coverage plans across all platforms.
Monitor audience trends, competitive coverage, and content performance to inform editorial decisions.
Maintain high journalistic, ethical, and production standards across all content.
Support newsroom operations through schedule planning, staffing coordination, overtime oversight, and vacation management to ensure efficient daily coverage.
Assist in managing newsroom workflows, special project planning, and key coverage initiatives during major news events and ratings periods.
Help maintain a collaborative and positive newsroom culture focused on accountability, innovation, and teamwork.
Make quick editorial decisions under pressure and perform effectively in deadline-driven situations.
Work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and breaking news situations.
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field OR equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 5–10 years of experience in broadcast news, including newsroom leadership or supervisory experience in a large market newsroom.
Strong editorial judgment and experience leading breaking news and multiplatform coverage.
Experience managing newsroom operations, daily workflows, and production teams in a fast‑paced environment.
Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
Strong understanding of digital news gathering, streaming, and social media content strategies.
Experience with newsroom systems and production tools including iNews and Microsoft Office applications.
Knowledge of video editing, field production, and postproduction workflows is a plus.
Ability to motivate, lead, and develop newsroom staff while fostering a collaborative work environment.
Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to multitask effectively under deadline pressure.
Chicago market knowledge and community awareness is a plus.
Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
Benefits PTO
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness and employee support programs
401(k)
Life and other insurance plans
Comprehensive health benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage options
Salary Range: $75,000 to $90,000 + Benefits
EEO Statement TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.

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