Texas Association of Broadcasters is hiring: Spanish News Producer in Weslaco

KRGV-TV in Weslaco, Texas has the following vacancy:

Noticias RGV in the Rio Grande Valley, McAllen-Brownsville area and 10th largest Hispanic market is looking for Spanish News Producer.

The right person will be interested in originating unique news content for a large Spanish speaking audience in a market that is over 93% Hispanic. Noticias RGV produces more news than any of the Spanish network affiliates in the market, producing 34 hours of news per week. If you are interested in producing fast-paced, creative Spanish language newscasts with the audience experience in mind, we want to hear from you.

We want someone who thinks outside the box to develop story ideas and concepts. Responsibilities include:

1. Research, write and produce local stories in Spanish for on-air and digital platforms.
2. Responsible for story placement, teases, graphics, writing, timing and all other editorial and production elements.
3. Work with directors and on-air talent for the production of the newscast.
4. Contribute story ideas and participate actively in coverage of special news programs.
5. Perform other duties as needed and directed by News Management.

This is a Full Time position

Responsibilities

Produce Spanish language newscasts with the audience experience in mind. Also:

1. Create unique Spanish newscasts and segments evoking emotion utilizing innovative showcasing.
2. Write and copyedit news stories in Spanish for on-air broadcasting and digital platforms.
3. Develop content through social listening and independent sources.
4. Skillfully use social media and digital tools to research, discover and distribute content.
5. Monitor wire services and CNN news feeds.
6. Research for facts and credibility.
7. Work with crews in the field to help create great Enterprise news stories.
8. Use creative production techniques such as including graphics and new forms of media to enhance stories.
9. Lead and inspire news teams to work together for a great newscast.

Requirements

• BA/BS preferred in Journalism/Mass Communications or equivalent experience.
• At least one year Spanish language newsroom work experience as a writer, reporter or producer.
• Must be a fluent Spanish language writer and speaker.

KRGV (ABC) is located in the warm and beautiful Rio Grande Valley of South Texas. Privately owned by the Manship family since 1964, KRGV offers its employees excellent benefits and use of state-of-the-art technologies. Channel 5 News is a hard news brand that drives market leading ratings in a fast growing area with significant breaking news.

KRGV-TV does not discriminate in its employment and personnel practices because of a person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. The Federal Communications Commission specifically prohibits discriminatory employment practices.

If you are qualified for the above vacancy send resume to Elizabeth Gaona, Director of Human Resources, KRGV-TV, P.O. Box 5, Weslaco, Texas 78599 or email to egaona@krgv.com.