News Producer Telemundo Las Vegas Job at NBCUniversal in Las Vegas

Job Description

Responsibilities

1. Responsible for the creation of newscasts and other news programs as needed
2. Work directly with Senior Producer, Anchors, MMJ’s and production crews
3. Execute Live Shots and Satellite Remotes during live newscasts
4. Select, assign, write and organize news stories
5. Respond to breaking news with urgency and accuracy
6. Run the newscast in the control room
7. Maintain an on-going breaking news story on the air
8. Coordinate and plan future community and social story development
9. Work with Multi-Media Journalists to improve story and presentation
10. Edit video clips
11. Write news scripts, promotional teasers, headlines and topicals
12. Serve as a back-up producer for other station newscasts or special programs
13. Work closely with Senior Producer and News Director on story/sweeps planning and coordination
14. Be a key communicator in the newsroom, talking with each person who will participate or provide content for that newscast (i.e. News Director, Senior Producer, Anchors, Digital, MMJ's and production crews).
15. Understand newscast mission, station priorities and be familiar with all the platforms.
16. Stay knowledgeable on daily news events, past news events, and current news in the market.
17. Understand and follow all Telemundo Las Vegas News and NBC standards and ethics.

Qualifications:

Qualifications/Requirements

1. BA or BS in Journalism or related field
2. 1 to 4 years producing live television broadcasts
3. Excellent news judgment, creative ideas and writing skills a must
4. Fluent in Spanish and able to speak, read and understand English
5. Must have leadership qualities, be detail-oriented, organized, and able to handle intense deadline pressure
6. Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV and Demo Reel through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
7. Willingness to work in Las Vegas area and travel as needed for special assignments
8. Willingness to work long hours, varying shifts (including nights and weekends) and report to work in emergencies depending upon news coverage
9. Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
10. Must be 18 years or older
11. Valid driver’s license
12. Provide a reel/portfolio of work examples, including a web address when submitting a resume (if applicable)

Desired Characteristics

1. Ability to develop a story in an in-depth presentation
2. Connect the viewers & newscast with social media, surveys, opinions, calls, etc.
3. Strong news judgment with a solid ethical decision process
4. Excellent Spanish, reading, writing and speaking
5. Strong English, reading, writing and speaking
6. Highly competitive nature
7. Self-starting individual
8. Ability to perform under tight time 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. 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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

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