News Producer

This is a Full Time Job

WTMO Telemundo Orlando seeks a News Producer who is responsible for the creation of live newscasts and other special news programs as needed. As a T31 Producer, you will be creating content for the most innovative news organization in Orlando, FL.

Functions/Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall production, flow, accuracy, content and every element of each newscast.

• Responsible for being a key newsroom leader clearly and timely communicating his/her vision and the show’s needs to each person who will participate or provide content for that newscast (i.e. assignment editor, anchors, VJ’s, editors and production crews.)

• Understand newscast’s audience, mission and station priorities. Integrate all station platforms in the showcasing of the news production.

• Work closely with the Executive Producer on special projects and news coverages.

• Well-informed on daily news events, past news events and know how to identify news for the Central Florida Hispanic market.

• Craft content using excellent writing skills, as well as your own unique vision.

• Plan, supervise and execute Live Shots and Live Remotes during live newscasts.

• Select, assign, write, and organize news stories. Write headlines, teases and reporter/anchor lead-ins.

• Timely respond to breaking news with urgency and accuracy.

• Coordinate and plan future coverages.

• Work with Video Journalists on their visual and written storytelling and presentation.

• Write news scripts, promotional teasers, headlines and daily news briefs.

• Contribute story ideas, participate in daily coverage decisions and editorial meetings.

• Leadership: take responsibility for own actions and be a team player. Lead the team to the common goal of producing an innovative, flawless, creative, interesting newscasts. Communicate clear directions and changes to all the newscasts’ team members.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Understand and follow all Telemundo News standards and ethics.

Qualifications

•Must be an experienced journalist with a bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field in communication and/or must have proven equivalent experience.

•Must be able to speak, read, and write perfect Spanish and must be able to speak, read, and write in English.

• A minimum of 2 years of News Producer experience.

• Experience in Line-production and proven track record or boothing live events, live shots, and newscasts.

• Excellent news judgment, creative ideas, and writing skills a must.

• Must have leadership qualities, be detail-oriented, organized, and able to handle intense deadline pressure.

Eligibility Requirements

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through the link below to be considered.

• Must be willing to work in Orlando, FL area and travel as needed for special assignments.

• Must have the ability to work long hours, weekdays and weekends, varying shifts (including overnight), 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 passport.

• Must accept Solutions as NBCUniversal’s Dispute Resolution program

Desired Characteristics
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred

• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with people while under pressure.

• 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.

• News judgment with solid ethical decision process

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