NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is hiring: Producer/Content Producer, Telemun

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.

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

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• 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.

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.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Production

Industries

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, Entertainment Providers, and Media Production