Executive Producer, Telemundo Bay Area

This is a Full Time Job

Telemundo 48 Bay Area is looking for a dynamic and strategic newsroom leader to oversee editorial operations across broadcast and digital platforms. The ideal candidate is a passionate storyteller with sharp editorial judgment, fluency in Spanish, and a good understanding of the Hispanic community in the San Francisco Bay Area. This individual must be a collaborative and inspiring leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can drive innovation while maintaining journalistic integrity. The role includes managing daily newsgathering, as well as long-term and enterprise planning, to deliver impactful, audience-driven journalism across all platforms.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Lead the editorial vision and execution of daily news and digital content, ensuring compelling, accurate, and audience-first storytelling.
• Recruit, develop, and retain top talent while fostering a culture of accountability and upholding the highest journalistic standards.
• Direct newsroom operations during major breaking news events for seamless, high-impact coverage across all platforms.
• Oversee live broadcast and streaming news productions, integrating breaking news, enterprise reporting, and innovative elements.
• Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team, including anchors, reporters, producers, photographers, and the assignment desk, while fostering a creative and accountable culture.
• Drive development of segments and special projects across linear, digital, and social media platforms.
• Use analytics and audience insights to inform editorial decisions and optimize performance.
• Champion digital-first thinking, encourage experimentation with formats, platforms, and storytelling techniques to reach and engage diverse audiences.

JOB DUTIES:
• Supervise editorial workflow and content quality, including newsgathering.
• Coordinate coverage with the Assignment Desk to ensure coverage of stories in the greater Bay Area.
• Approve rundowns and oversee execution of afternoon and evening newscasts.
• Lead coverage of major stories and special events (e.g., elections, Olympics, World Cup).
• Guide reporters on story development, follow-ups, and exclusive angles.
• Review and approve reporter content for brand alignment, editorial standards, and language accuracy.
• Ensure timely delivery of production elements.
• Shape daily story lineups and develop future segments and interviews.
• Collaborate with VP of News, News Director, and Assistant News Director on breaking news coverage.
• Coordinate with NBC Bay Area (KNTV) to maximize duopoly resources.
• Ensure compliance with NBC News policies and standards.
• Support the station’s Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) program.

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Qualifications

Basic Qualifications
• Minimum 5 years of experience in newsgathering, news production and/or news operations
• Demonstrated excellence in journalistic judgment, with the ability to write and edit compelling broadcast and digital copy.
• A creative and solutions-oriented approach to storytelling and newsroom management.
• Proven ability to make strategic decisions under tight deadlines and in high pressure situations.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of motivating and guiding diverse teams.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-directed, with a proactive mindset.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multicultural newsroom environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field.
• Fluent in Spanish

Eligibility Requirements:
• Applicants must submit a resume/CV through the link below to be considered.
• Must be willing to work in San Jose, CA
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Desired Characteristics
• Minimum 3 years of management and leadership experience in functions and personnel
• Exceptional editorial, storytelling, and copy-editing skills
• Ability to recognize and meet the varying demands of each content platform and their deadlines
• Open to new and creative ways of acquiring content by being an innovative thinker
• Firm understanding of digital media and support technologies
• Ability to effectively motivate and coach team members
• Working knowledge of the Bay Area market
• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment to shift priorities quickly among multiple projects and do what is necessary to execute on short notice
• Working experience in a television newsroom and within a large media company
• Adept at social media and its applications for news content and with newsroom environment

Additional Requirements:
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.