Multiplatform News Producer

This is a Full Time Job

DESCRIPTION:

Functions/Responsibilities:
• Oversee the overall production of daily news content, including special coverage, in-depth stories, and other news-related segments for both newscast and online platforms.
• Responsible for being a key communicator within the newsroom, coordinating closely with all team members contributing to the newscast to ensure cohesive and timely content delivery.
• Must select stories, understand all the elements, and design a newscast that achieves the daily goal.
• Execute Live Shots and Satellite Remotes during live newscasts by keeping good communication with the crew in the field.
• Select, assign, write, and organize news stories. Write headlines, teases, and reporter lead-ins.
• Respond to breaking news with urgency and accuracy and have good time management skills.
• Coordinate and plan future community and social story development.
• Editing skills to edit video clips.
• This position is a dual role between Broadcast and Digital platforms; the ideal candidate is responsible for publishing content on multiple digital platforms, including web, mobile, online social networks, and streaming channels.
• Work closely with producers, Executive Producer, and News Director on story/sweeps planning and coordination.
• Contribute story ideas; participate in daily coverage decisions and editorial meetings.
• Understand and follow all Telemundo News standards and ethics.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:
• Fluency in Spanish and English, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a newsroom as a News Producer.

Eligibility Requirements:
• Excellent news judgment, creative ideas, and writing skills a must.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule when needed to cover other shifts and breaking news, to include holidays and weekends.
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through the link below to be considered.
• Must be willing to work in the McAllen area and travel as needed for special assignments.
• Must be willing to work long hours, varying shifts (including nights and weekends), and report to work in emergencies depending upon news coverage when necessary.
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Desired Qualifications:
• Highly collaborative and creative attitude.
• Demonstrable organizational and time management skills and ability to work well under deadline pressure.
• Strong interest in innovative video storytelling and strategic thinking around social media.
• Experience working with newsroom software, show rundowns, and scripts.
• Ability to work under pressure.

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