Producer/Content Producer, Telemundo T33

Job Description

Job Description KCSO/KNSO Telemundo seeks a News Producer who is responsible for the creation of live newscasts and other special news programs as needed. As a Content Producer/News Producer, you will be creating content for the most innovative news organization in Sacramento and Fresno CA. Essential Duties • Responsible for overall production, flow, accuracy, content and every element in newscasts. • Responsible for being a key newsroom leader clearly and timely communicating his/her vision and the show's needs to each person who will participate or provide content for that newscast (i.e. assignment editor, anchors, VJ's, editors and production crews.) • Understand newscast's audience, mission and station priorities. Integrate all station platforms in the showcasing of the news production. • Work closely with the Executive Producer on special projects and news coverages. • Well-informed on daily news events, past news events and know what news for the Sacramento and Fresno Hispanic market is. • Craft content using excellent writing skills, as well as your own unique vision. • Plan, supervise and execute Live Shots and Live Remotes during live newscasts. • Select, assign, write, and organize news stories. Write headlines, teases and reporter/anchor lead-ins. • Timely respond to breaking news with urgency and accuracy. • Coordinate and plan future coverages. • Work with Video Journalists on their visual and written storytelling and presentation. • Write news scripts, promotional teasers, headlines and daily news briefs. • Write and update stories including breaking news for TV and digital platforms. • Collaborate with assignment desk, producers and reporters to research and produce news segments and other content and place on appropriate platform. • Check all scripts for accuracy, grammar, and punctuation. • Use desktop editing systems to edit video including breaking news. • Coordinate and monitor the streaming of breaking news, live events and newscasts on our platforms. • Monitor a variety of video sources to identify content that would appeal to our audiences. • Support reporters, anchors and photographers with content needs. • Search wires and other partner sources for stories to publish. • Assist in control room and backup line producer when needed. • Contribute story ideas, participate in daily coverage decisions and editorial meetings. • Leadership: take responsibility for own actions and be a team player. Lead the team to the common goal of producing an innovative, flawless, creative, interesting newscasts. Communicate clear directions and changes to all the newscasts' team members. • Performs other related duties as assigned. • Understand and follow all Telemundo News standards and ethics. Qualifications Basic Qualifications • Must be able to speak, read, and write perfect Spanish and must be able to speak, read, and write in English. • Must be an experienced journalist with a Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field in communication and/or must have proven equivalent experience. • A minimum of 2 years of News Producer experience. • Experience in Line-production and proven track record for boothing live events, live shots, and newscasts. • Excellent news judgment, creative ideas, and writing skills a must • Leadership qualities, be detail-oriented, organized, and able to handle intense deadline pressure Eligibility Requirements • Must be willing to work in the Sacramento, CA area and able to travel as needed. • Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States • Must be 18 years or older • Must be able to work a flexible schedule in a 24/7 news environment in addition to standard hours. • Must be completely fluent in Spanish (speak, read & write)

Desired Characteristics
• 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. • Ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines. • Intense familiarity and interest in current news events. • Strong Organizational Skills. • News judgment with solid ethical decision process Additional Requirements Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite. This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $70,000 - $105,000

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d26m17-13-58-19-23-42 in your application.