Senior Producer, T39 Dallas/Fort Worth
NBCUniversal - Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102![NBCUniversal](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Are you passionate about news, informing the community, connecting with our viewers, and are continuously eager to learn more, explore, and evolve with the constant changes that the TV industry brings? Are you a self-starter, proactive, committed, and have strong editorial and news judgment? Do you feel a responsibility to inform our viewers during breaking news situations? We are looking for you!The Senior News Producer works closely with the Executive News Producer and other Newsroom managers in the creation, showcasing, and execution of content across multiple platforms, and for the most innovative news organization in Texas. This position requires strong creativity, editorial, legal, and administrative judgment. This position will report to the Executive News Producer.Responsibilities:Work directly with the Executive News Producer in creating, developing, and implementing news strategies.Oversee the shows’ editorial and journalistic balance, technical accuracy, and legal compliance.Collaborate with NBC 5 as our duopoly partners in daily news and big story planning and execution.Conceptualize, design, innovate, and create engaging and appealing content, projects, and segments.Produce, co-produce, and line-produce any show.Understand each show’s strategy based on the target audience.Select, assign, and organize news stories.Respond to breaking news with urgency and accuracy.Maintain an ongoing breaking news story on the air.Assist with the training of news producers, new strategies, or changes in workflows.Work with Video Journalists to improve story and presentation.Edit video clips.Write news accurately, detailed, and balanced.Focus storytelling on facts, balanced emotions, and a clear and logical flow.Write trustworthy news scripts tailored for news talent/anchors to present on-air.Creatively tease viewers with key points, video, and audio in promotional writing.Occasionally assist with web copies, Streaming, OTT, Social Media, Mobile App, and Podcast productions, uploads, and/or executions.Have a great understanding of production capabilities to help showcase newscasts, produce breaking news and specials.Maintain strong journalistic and ethical standards, aware of current events relevant to our community.Write news scripts, promotional teasers, headlines, and topicals.Assist with producer schedules and other administrative tasks.Lead by example for all team members.Provide positive and constructive feedback.Maintain a positive and respectful work environment.Qualifications
A minimum of 5 years of experience as a daily newscast and TV producer.Ability to create urgent and interesting news copy.Skilled social media user, who uses Facebook, Twitter, and other platforms to build content and attract viewers.Proven track record of executing live events and newscasts.Eligibility Requirements:Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered.Must be willing to work in the Dallas Fort Worth area just south of DFW airport.Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.Must be 18 years or older.Must have a valid driver’s license.Must be able to speak, read, and write fluently in Spanish and must be able to speak, read, and understand English.Must be able to provide a reel/portfolio of work examples -- if available, include a web address when you submit your resume (if applicable).BA or BS in Journalism, communications or related field or equivalent experience.Ability to develop a story in an in-depth presentation.Connect the viewers & newscast with social media, surveys, opinions, calls, etc.Sound news judgment with a solid ethical decision process.Strong English reading, writing, and speaking skills.Highly competitive nature.Excellent news judgment, creative ideas, and writing skills are a must.Must have leadership qualities, be detail-oriented, organized and able to handle intense deadline pressure.Ability to perform under tight time deadlines.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.Intense familiarity and interest in current news events.Strong Organizational Skills.Additional Information
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