News Producer

This is a Full Time Job

WRMD Telemundo Tampa seeks a News Producer who is responsible for the creation of live newscasts and other special news programs as needed. As a T49 Producer, you will be creating content for the most innovative news organization in Tampa, FL.

Responsibilities:
• Responsible for overall production, flow, accuracy, timing, 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.)
• Accurately time newscasts and briefs
• Understand newscast’s audience, mission and station priorities.
• Integrate all station platforms in the showcasing of the news production.
• Work closely with management on special projects and news coverages.
• Well-informed on daily local, national and international news events, past news events and know what will represent news for the local 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, edit and organize news stories.
• Monitor a variety of video, web, and digital sources to identify content that would appeal to our audiences.
• Find and identify local stories from different platforms to incorporate content in newscast
• Able to accurately write headlines, teases, reporter/anchor lead-ins and stories.
• 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.
• Able to approve video journalist and anchor scripts
• Write news scripts, promotional teasers, headlines and daily news briefs.
• Contribute story ideas, participate in daily coverage decisions and editorial meetings.
• Contribute to the creation of video series for OTT, FAST and all platforms.
• Fill in on the assignment desk, as needed.
• Create content for linear/broadcast platforms, which could include writing of scripts or editing video
• Leadership: take responsibility for own actions and be a team player. Lead the team to the common goal of producing an innovative, flawless, creative, and timely newscasts.
• Coordinate and monitor the streaming of live events and newscasts on our platforms.
• Consistently show a solid news judgment.
• Communicate clear directions and changes to all the newscasts’ team members.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Be a problem solver who can make decisions under stress and tight deadlines.
• Understand and follow all Telemundo News standards and ethics.
• Flexible with schedule and schedule changes
• Available to work 24/7 – including weekends
• Work with the news desk and producers to publish and follow breaking news, including sending push alerts.

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 Tampa, 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 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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