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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 be key in enhancing content of the rundown with graphics, video, research, and station branding.

Other responsibilities include but are not limited to writing clearly for multiple platforms, posting content to the station website, creation and execution of on-air graphics, and editing some video.

Skills and Abilities

Qualified candidates should possess excellent written and oral communication skills and must have a passion for great visual storytelling. 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 well as 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.
• Multi-tasks in a dynamic, high-pressure, deadline-driven, and technology-intensive environment.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak Spanish fluently.
• Strong proficiency in iNews preferred.
• Self-starter who knows how to craft news, sports, and weather stories from beginning to end.

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 being 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 News Director.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities 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.