News Producer

This is a Full Time Job

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. Telemundo Station Group, part of the NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations division of NBCUniversal, is comprised of 31 owned television stations in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Producing and broadcasting more than 7,000 hours of unique and relevant local content each year, including award-winning news, public affairs, and entertainment programming, Telemundo Station Group serves Spanish-speaking viewers in the metropolitan areas of Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, New York, Miami-Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando, Tampa, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, El Paso, Albuquerque, McAllen, Chicago, San Francisco Bay Area, San Antonio, Phoenix, Harlingen, Fresno, Denver, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, Boston, Tucson, Washington, DC, Connecticut, and Puerto Rico. In Addition, Telemundo Station Group operates TeleXitos, the national multicast network that offers viewers popular action and adventure television series and feature films in Spanish. The group also provides support to Telemundo affiliates across the country and manages dedicated local websites and applications, as well as a robust digital out-of-home operation. Responsibilities: • Produce, organize and coordinate all elements involved in creating and producing a fast-paced newscast in Houston #4 Spanish DMA/# 8 General Market.
• Work closely with the Assistant News Director, Executive Producer, Assignment Editors, Reporters and Anchors.
• Follow stations news philosophy of Breaking News, Breaking Weather, and Responde (Consumer investigative).
• Ability to write, edit, produce and gather content under heavy deadline pressure, without compromising accuracy or credibility.
• Be able to react to breaking news, change rundown, accordingly, contribute story ideas daily, create graphics, assign & edit news-copy, produce other newscasts & specials as needed as well as digital content and OTT.
• Ability to work long hours if required in a news environment. Qualifications Qualifications/Requirements:
• A Degree in Broadcasting, Journalism or related field.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience writing in a broadcast or cable news environment.
• Spanish language proficiency (reading and writing).
• Able to work a Flexible Schedule and shifts, weekend and holidays.
• Must be willing to work at the station in Houston, Texas #4 Spanish DMA.
• 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 excellent driving record. Desired Characteristics: • Recognize what viewers want to see on multiple platforms.
• Has a great understating of all social platforms.
• Ability to direct the news crew in a ''producer-driven” environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with people while under pressure.
• A producer who is creative, who can showcase content in new & inventive ways
• A strong sense of urgency for breaking news.
• Great communicator on copy and with MMJ's.
• Familiarity with local leaders a plus.
• Up to date on and interested in current news events.
• Knowledge of laws of libel, slander and applicable FCC rules and