Producer - Telemundo Dallas

If you are a creative producer with solid news judgment who puts content first, this is the place for you. The right candidate thrives on breaking news and the urgency of a fast-paced, dynamic newscast.

 Responsibilities:

• Produce, organize and coordinate all elements involved in creating and producing a fast-paced newscast 
• Work closely with the Executive Producer, Assignment Editors, Reporters and Anchors
• Follow stations news philosophy of Breaking News, Breaking Weather, and Responde (Consumer investigative)
• Ability to write, edit, produce and gather content under heavy deadline pressure, without compromising accuracy or credibility
 • Be able to react to breaking news, change rundown accordingly, contribute story ideas daily, create graphics, assign & edit news-copy, produce other newscasts & specials as needed as well as digital content and OTT
• Ability to work long hours if required in a news environment
• Able to manage assignment desk, to help in the news gathering process
• Strong writing skills are essential including tease writing,
• Exceptional news judgment a must as well as the ability to recognize stories with high potential for compelling broadcast and digital stories
• Organize a strong, compelling, audience driven rundown and execute the vision of the newscast
• Must always be ready to break in with the latest news or developing stories
• Requires a leader with the know-how to determine the best news stories for the newscast and the ability to delegate duties
• Must possess the ability to come up with strong story ideas, utilize all resources available, be a team player and thrive in a highly competitive news environment

Qualifications/Requirements

•A Degree in Broadcasting, Journalism or related field
•A minimum of 3 years’ experience producing in a broadcast or cable news environment
•Bilingual, English and Spanish language proficiency (reading and writing)
•Ability to direct the news crew in a "producer-driven” environment
•Ability to communicate effectively and work well with people while under pressure
•A producer who is creative, who can showcase content in new & inventive ways
•A strong sense of urgency for breaking news
•Great communicator on copy and with MMJ’s

Eligibility Requirements
•Applicants must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
•Must have a flexible schedule with ability to work any of a 24x7 shifts and willingness to work long hours and on weekends and holidays with short notice
•Must be willing to work in Dallas, TX
•Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
•Must be at least 18 years of age
•Must have an active Driver’s License and good driving record

Desired Characteristics

•Recognize what viewers want to see on multiple platforms
•Has a great understating of all social platforms
•Familiarity with local leaders a plus
•Up to date on and interested in current news events
•Knowledge of laws of libel, slander and applicable FCC rules and regulations
•Personal initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision
•Team player who is flexible and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
•Displays a positive work ethic and can work under tight deadlines
•High degree of integrity and professionalism
•Strong organizational skills and attention to detail