News Producer, Telemundo T33

This is a Full Time Job

KCSO/KNSO Telemundo  seeks a News Producer who is responsible for the creation of live newscasts and other special news programs as needed. As a Content Producer/News Producer, you will be creating content for the most innovative news organization in Sacramento and Fresno CA.

Essential Duties
• Responsible for overall production, flow, accuracy, content and every element in newscasts.
• 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 what news for the Sacramento and Fresno Hispanic market is.
• 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.
• Write and update stories including breaking news for TV and digital platforms.
• Collaborate with assignment desk, producers and reporters to research and produce news segments and other content and place on appropriate platform.
• Check all scripts for accuracy, grammar, and punctuation.
• Use desktop editing systems to edit video including breaking news.
• Coordinate and monitor the streaming of breaking news, live events and newscasts on our platforms.
• Monitor a variety of video sources to identify content that would appeal to our audiences.
• Support reporters, anchors and photographers with content needs.
• Search wires and other partner sources for stories to publish.
• Assist in control room and backup line producer when needed.
• 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

Basic Qualifications
• Must be able to speak, read, and write perfect Spanish and must be able to speak, read, and write in English.
• 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.
• A minimum of 2 years of News Producer experience.
• Experience in Line-production and proven track record for boothing live events, live shots, and newscasts.
• Excellent news judgment, creative ideas, and writing skills a must
• 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 the Sacramento, CA area and able to travel as needed.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule in a 24/7 news environment in addition to standard hours.
• Must be completely fluent in Spanish (speak, read & write)

Desired Characteristics
• 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.
• Ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Intense familiarity and interest in current news events.
• Strong Organizational Skills.
• News judgment with solid ethical decision process

Additional Requirements

Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $70,000 - $105,000

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