Senior Producer, NBC5 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.Overseeing 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.Conceptualizing, designing, innovating, and creating engaging and appealing content, projects, and segments.Capable of producing, co-producing, and line-producing any show.Have full understanding of each show’s strategy based on the target audienceSelect, assign an organize news storiesRespond to breaking news with urgency and accuracyCapable of maintaining an on-going breaking news story on the airAssist with the training of news producers, new strategies, or changes on workflowsWork with Video Journalists to improve story and presentationEditing skills to edit video clipsNews writing is accurate, detailed, and balancedStorytelling skills focused on facts, balanced emotions, smooth with a clear and logical flowWriting is trustworthy and tailored for news talent/anchors to present on-air.Promotional and Topical Writer: Creatively tease viewers with key points, video, and audio…sell the story without giving away the content.Occasionally assist with web copies, Streaming, OTT, Social Media, Mobile App, and Podcast productions, uploads, and/or executions.Production: Great understanding of the production capabilities to help showcase newscasts, produce breaking news and specials.Editorial and Ethics: Strong journalist and ethical background. Clear understanding of our viewers and type of stories they want. Be aware of current events that are relevant to our community and resent with an ethical and credible focus.Will write news scripts, promotional teasers, headlines, and topicalsAdministrative: Assist with producer schedules and other administrative tasksLead by example for all team members.Give 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 produceAbility to create urgent and interesting news copySkilled social media user, who uses Facebook, Twitter and other platforms to build content and attract viewersProven track record of executing live events and newscastsEligibility Requirements:Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be consideredMust be willing to work in Dallas Fort Worth area just south of DFW airportMust have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United StatesMust be 18 years or olderMust have a valid driver’s licenseMust be able to speak, read and write fluently in Spanish and must be able to speak, read and understand EnglishMust 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 experienceAbility to develop a story in an in-depth presentationConnect the viewers & newscast with social media, surveys, opinions, calls, etc.News judgment with solid ethical decision processStrong English, reading, writing and speakingHighly competitive natureExcellent news judgment, creative ideas and writing skills a mustMust have leadership qualities, be detail oriented, organized and able to handle intense deadline pressureAbility to perform under tight time deadlinesKnowledge of libel law and applicable FCC rules and regulations.Personal initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision.Team player who is flexibleDisplays 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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