News Producer

Job Description

Responsibilities

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NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a world-class media company leading the industry in the production and distribution of high-quality, Spanish-language content to US Hispanics and audiences around the world. This fast-growing multiplatform portfolio is comprised of the Telemundo Network and Station Group, Telemundo Deportes, Telemundo Global Studios, Universo, and a Digital Enterprises & Emerging Business unit. Telemundo Network features original Spanish-language entertainment, news and sports content reaching 94% of US Hispanic TV households in 210 markets through 30 local stations, 51 affiliates and its national feed. Telemundo also owns WKAQ, a television station that serves viewers in Puerto Rico. Telemundo Deportes is the designated Spanish-language home of two of the world's most popular sporting events: FIFA World Cup™ through 2026 and the Summer Olympic Games through 2032. Telemundo Global Studios is the company's domestic and international scripted production unit including Telemundo Studios, Telemundo International Studios, Telemundo International, as well as all the company's co-production partnerships. As the #1 media company reaching Hispanics and millennials online, the Digital Enterprises & Emerging Business unit distributes original content across multiple platforms, maximizing its exclusive partnerships with properties such as BuzzFeed, Vox and Snapchat. Through Telemundo Internacional, the largest US-based distributor of Spanish-language content in the world and Universo, the fastest growing Hispanic entertainment cable network, the company reflects the diverse lifestyle, cultural experience, and language of its expanding audience. NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Job Description

The News Producer will be responsible for contributing with the editorial line of the newscasts pitching daily stories for the Mexico bureau correspondents. Candidate will work in the production of reports and will be responsible for booking interviews and gathering elements. Candidate must have a strong editorial background and good writing skills in Spanish. Candidate would need to multitask and work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment with the willingness to work early morning shift, nights, weekends and have flexible hours for last-minute scheduling changes.

Responsibilities
• Responsible for proposing daily news stories for newscasts,
• Works in the daily production of news stories and special reports with correspondents gathering all elements.
• Books daily and exclusive interviews for correspondents and/or Telemundo's news anchors.
• Conducts research for interviews.
• Books guests for special coverage or special reports.
• Strong sense of how to write and visually tell a compelling story.
• Builds contacts with political entities, organizations or community groups.
• Able to request graphics with editorial information for packages.
• Coordinates news permits for interviews on location and special recordings.
• Works in collaboration with News Linear and News Digital teams, Assignment Editors, Reporters, and production crews
• Works under the supervision of Mexico's bureau chief and also works with the director of newsgathering, assignment desk, executive producer and producers.
• Able to work in the changing environment of the newsroom and also be flexible with the work schedule.

Some traveling might be necessary in case of breaking news.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience working as a Producer in TV production and/or cable TV

Eligibility Requirements:
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• Must be willing to work in Mexico City, Mexico
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
• Strong editorial knowledge
• Proven solid writing skills
• Proficient in I-News and any other system for live news production
• Accustomed to working in a team and collaborating with all levels within the organization
• Proven excellent interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (could be useful)
• Outside of the box thinker

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 [email protected].

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