NBCUniversal is hiring: Commercial Producer, Telemundo T40 McAllen in McAllen

Company Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

 Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Under general direction produces, directs, creates, shoots and edits television commercials for advertisers. This is done by planning and coordinating various aspects of television production.

• Participate and coordinate all parts of the creation of a TV spot from inception to broadcast.
• Includes pre-production and planning meeting with account sales executives and clients, script writing, professional voice over and selection of music bed.
• Operating of all portable video (field cameras) and audio equipment.
• Transports and sets up all required lighting and audio equipment including lavaliers, wireless receivers, handheld and shotgun microphones.
• Provides limited troubleshooting and maintenance of field production equipment.
• Assists with costumes, props, music, or other additional equipment or personnel needed to complete the production.
• In post-production selects footage, tape logging, rough cuts, audio adjustment, edits, add graphics, voice over, music bed and include sound effects to create the final product utilizing Adobe Premiere Pro editing software, along with other Abode CC software (After Effects, Photoshop, Audition, etc). 
• Compress video projects for output; make video copies for clients and broadcast.
• Responsible for the quality of each commercial produced.
• Quality control can involve several duties, such as verifying accurate information and placing legal disclaimers into advertisement spots if required.
• Producer must also verify that commercials meet certain legal and broadcasting standards.
• Review productions to ensure objectives are attained according to client requirements and ensures production is ready for air prior to start date.
• Perform all other tasks necessary to carry out the foregoing functions and any other functions consistent with, or reasonably inferable from, the foregoing.
• Participate at station promotional events as necessary.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements:

• BA or BS in related field
• Must have a minimum of one-year experience and/or training in related field.
• Ability to work with audio and video equipment required.
• Ability to write creative scripts that communicates clients’ message(s) effectively.
• Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
• Must have strong Spanish and English skills both written and verbal. 
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule with ability to work weekends, travel and work long hours with short notice.
• Must be able to participate in community, public events requested by the station.
• Must have a valid Texas Driver’s license and clean record
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be willing to work in McAllen, TX
• Must be 18 years old or older
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered

 Desired Characteristics

• Technical commercial editing experience preferred
• Possess the ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

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.

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