News Producer

This is a Full Time Job

is looking for a driven, experienced Producer to join our team in Texas. The role requires a seasoned newsroom professional with a sharp editorial eye, deep understanding of local and national government, and the ability to guide teams in a fast-paced, breaking news environment. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader, who is resourceful, has a solid contact list in different areas and has vast knowledge in daily news production. The Producer works closely with reporters, producers, cameramen and newsroom leadership to deliver high-impact, visually compelling news content across platforms. This role demands strong editorial judgment, a keen ability to identify and pitch relevant and newsworthy stories, and a commitment to producing accurate, balanced journalism. The candidate must have experience working across multiple platforms, including broadcast, streaming and digital.

Key Responsibilities:
• Manage daily editorial operations, assignments, and story production for the Texas bureau.
• Identify and pitch timely, relevant, and impactful local and national news stories.
• Oversee the full production cycle of news packages–from research and scripting to final delivery–closely collaborating with reporters.
• Secure exclusive access and book high-profile or news-relevant interviews.
• Monitor breaking news and respond swiftly to developing stories with appropriate editorial decisions.
• Stay current and proficient across all major social media platforms to enhance content reach and engagement.
• Established relationships with local government officials, community leaders, and newsmakers.
• Translate soundbites, statements, and written materials from English to Spanish.
• Select and utilize the most effective video elements and soundbites to elevate storytelling.
• Ensure all content meets the network’s editorial standards, legal guidelines, and journalistic ethics.
• Maintain strong, proactive communication with the assignment desk and producers at Telemundo Center in Miami.
• Collaborate with newsroom leadership, production teams, and other bureaus to ensure alignment and coordination across platforms.
• Perform additional duties assigned, including support for special coverage and breaking news.
• Work effectively under pressure in a deadline-driven environment, with the ability to multitask across assignments.
• Maintain flexibility in scheduling, including availability for weekends, early mornings, late nights, and holidays as needed.

Required Skills
and Experience:
• Strong editorial and writing skills
• Experience working across multiple platforms, including broadcast, streaming and digital.
• Proven experience producing broadcast news content in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Strong editorial judgment
• Fully bilingual in Spanish and English, with professional proficiency in both languages.
• Proficiency in digital tools, news monitoring platforms, and social media strategies.
• Technologically savvy, with the ability to leverage newsroom systems and visual storytelling tools.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 5 years of news writing experience
• Must be fully fluent in English and Spanish (both written and verbal)
• Minimum 1 year of working experience with iNews

Desired Characteristics
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to think quickly and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Passionate about delivering accurate, relevant, and impactful news to the audience.
• Experience creating digital video content in a newsroom is helpful.

Additional Requirements:
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program