Producer

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. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. About Telemundo Station Group: Telemundo Station Group, part of the NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations division of NBCUniversal, is comprised of 30 local television stations in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Producing and broadcasting more than 15,000 hours of unique and relevant local content each year, including award-winning news, public affairs, and entertainment programming, Telemundo Station Group serves the largest Hispanic television markets in the country including Los Angeles, New York, Miami-Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Chicago, San Antonio, San Francisco Bay Area, Fresno, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, Harlingen, Orlando, Fresno, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., San Diego, Tampa, Denver, El Paso, Boston, Las Vegas, Tucson, Hartford, Fort Myers, Springfield, Richmond, Albuquerque, Sacramento, Fresno, Salt Lake and Puerto Rico. In addition, Telemundo Station Group operates TeleXitos, a national multicast network that offers viewers popular action and adventure television series and feature films in Spanish. The group also provides support to 50 Telemundo affiliates across the country and manages dedicated local websites and applications, as well as a robust digital out-of-home operation. Producer's primary responsibilities are to produce, organize and coordinate all elements involved in creating and producing a fast paced newscast. This individual will work closely with the Executive Producer, Assignment Editors, Reporters and Anchors. Producer will follow stations news philosophy of Breaking News, Breaking Weather, and Responde (Consumer investigative). Ability to write, copy, edit video, produce and gather content under heavy deadline pressure, without compromising accuracy or credibility. You must be willing to react to breaking news, change your rundown accordingly, contribute story ideas daily, create graphics, assign & edit news-copy, produce other newscasts & specials as needed. Must be willing to work long hours during breaking news if required. -Experience as a line producer in a major market for television, web-based news service or mid-sized market -Solid editorial judgement and up to date with local, national, Latin America and other world news -Makes editorial decisions with the editorial team -Brings story ideas to the table -Select stories to build the rundown and creates graphics -Proven experience executing a live newscast in the control room -Time newscast in the control room during live broadcast -Must interact well with other producers, assignment desk, reporters and on-air talent -Excellent people skills - Salary Range: 70k-90k/annually Qualifications • Degree in Broadcasting, Journalism or related field • Minimum of 3 years' experience producing in a broadcast or cable news environment Spanish language proficiency (reading and writing) • Must possess strong Spanish news writing skills • Able to work a Flexible Schedule and shifts including evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays • Must be willing to work in Fort Lee, NJ • Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States • Must be 18 years or older • Knowledge and understanding of various media platforms, including broadcast, web, and mobile • Experience as a producer in a major market for television, web-based news service or mid-sized market • Experience utilizing social media as a news gathering/reporting tool • Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Desired Characteristics: • Ability to direct the news crew in a ''producer-driven” environment • Ability to create content for digital / OTT platforms • Ability to communicate effectively and work well with people while under pressure • Familiarity with local leaders a plus