Entravision Communications is hiring: TV News Producer - New Mexico in El Paso

About Entravision

Entravision is a leading global advertising, media, commerce, and ad-tech solutions company connecting brands to consumers by representing top platforms and publishers. With operations on five continents, we represent clients such as Meta, TikTok, Spotify, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Anzu, and Twitter. We are now commencing operations in Iceland, representing one of the top global technology platforms. We are putting together a strong local team, which will work with our global teams to increase the results of the marketing and advertising efforts of Icelandic businesses and agencies.

TV News Producer - New Mexico

El Paso, TX|Full Time

Summary

The News Producer is responsible for development and organization of the local newscasts including writing, story development, showcasing, and overseeing the live broadcast and up-to-the-minute editorial decisions. Candidates will work closely with the News Director, Assignment Editor, and MMJs to determine content needs. Qualified candidates will enhance the content of the rundown with graphics, video, research, and station branding.

Skills and Abilities

Qualified candidates should possess excellent written and oral communication skills, have a passion for great visual storytelling, and be able to write clearly for television broadcasts. Candidates should be energetic, experienced journalists who work well in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Strong written, organizational, communication, and writing skills are a must, as is keen editorial judgment and the ability to handle breaking news. Candidates must have knowledge of and demonstrate creative skills, editorial judgment, journalistic ethics, and libel laws.

Essential Functions

• Develops interesting story ideas using strong editorial judgment.
• Assists in coordinating interviews and logistics for field crews.
• Facilitates the news gathering process and ensures comprehensive coverage of all news stories across all platforms.
• Develops enterprise story ideas consistent with the Entravision news brand.
• Cultivates contacts important to news coverage in the market, including law enforcement.
• Writes compelling stories for newscasts.
• Calls sources and follows up on leads, identifying the most compelling video and sound.
• Masters the station’s graphics system and uses all available information and media to craft compelling and accurate daily stories online and on air.
• Works closely with fellow producers, anchors, reporters, and control room operators to ensure technically flawless newscasts.

Competencies

• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic, high-pressure, deadline-driven, and technology-intensive environment.
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish.
• Strong proficiency in iNews preferred.
• Self-starter who knows how to craft news, sports, and weather stories from beginning to end.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent people skills.
• Sound judgment.
• Strategic thinking.
• Strong leadership.
• Teamwork.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or a related field or equivalent training and/or experience. 3 or more years’ experience in a Producer role within a true newsroom, non-college station.
• Live shot experience is a must.
• Solid social media experience and well-connected.
• Demonstrated experience as an Associate Producer preferred.
• Strong understanding of news gathering ethical and legal issues.
• Genuine enthusiasm for work and a drive for excellence.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a Full-Time position, Monday through Friday. Must be able to work holidays as needed and the necessary hours to perform the duties as outlined above. Actual hours and schedule may vary.

Supervisory Responsibility

Reports directly to the News Director.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Entravision Communications Corporation participates in the E-Verify system operated by the US Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration and will use E-Verify to confirm work eligibility for all new hire employees.

Entravision Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage women and minorities to apply.