Sr. News Producer

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

The Senior News Producer for Noticias Telemundo is responsible for leading the production of Noticias Telemundo AHORA. This role involves identifying newsworthy stories, developing and executing rundowns, actively participating in editorial meetings, long-term planning, and writing scripts for the newscast.

The ideal candidate will have a strong editorial background, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to manage a team effectively. They must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and react quickly to breaking news. In addition, the producer will also contribute to other newscasts under the guidance of newsroom leadership.

Collaboration is essential, as the role requires close coordination with the news team as well as departments such as production, graphics, and promotions. Weekend availability is a must, along with schedule flexibility for early morning and night shifts as well as for breaking news and special coverage.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing production of newscasts, selecting, assigning, writing, and organizing news stories in rundown.
• Line produces live shows for linear and streaming either in a control room or Tricaster settings.

• Anticipating the needs of news coverage, the producer coordinates video, graphics, scripts, and other elements.
• Organize and produce breaking news and show updates.
• Contribute to the editorial line of the day.
• Producer newscasts on the weekdays.
• Work in collaboration with Assignment Editors, Reporters, news digital and production crews.
• Strong writing skills. Precise, objective, and sharp
• Write or revise scripts for accuracy and grammar.
• Research for interviews and stories.
• Able to request news graphics including editorial and creative process.
• Guide talent, producers, and the technical team in the control room.
• Newsgathering savvy. Must have social media knowledge.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, or equivalent work experience 
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a newsroom in Spanish and at least 2 years of experience in crafting and building show rundowns in cable, broadcast or digital environment. 
• Proficient in I-News, VIZ, Flowics, Media Central.
• Demonstrated success operating in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines to write headlines and edit video for live digital broadcast.
• Must be fully fluent in Spanish and English (both written and verbal)
• Strong editorial skills
• Strong writing skills
• Available to work weekends, nights, early mornings and holidays.

Eligibility Requirements

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered (job #:51629671).
• Must be willing to work in the greater Miami, Florida area.
• 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

Desired Characteristics

• Accustomed to working in a team and collaborating with all levels within the organization.
• Proven excellent interpersonal skills combined with a strong sense of how to visually tell a compelling story.
• Outside of the box thinker

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. 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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.