Content Producer

NBCUniversal • Sacramento, CA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

KCSO Telemundo in Sacramento seeks a Content Producer to create newscasts and other news programs as needed. The producer will produce live daily newscasts as needed, manage rundowns, write scripts, and present stories creatively across broadcast and digital platforms. The role requires strong editorial judgment, accuracy, fairness, and context, as well as the ability to respond quickly to breaking news and work under deadline pressure. The producer participates in daily and long-term coverage planning, develops special projects involving community and social content, and collaborates with newsroom leadership on story and sweeps planning. This is a part-time, non-exempt position with an annual salary range of $25,000–$32,500. The role is based in the Sacramento, California area and may require long hours, varying shifts, nights, weekends, and emergency reporting.

Requirements

• Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing Spanish.
• Ability to speak, read, and understand English.
• At least 2 years of producer experience or experience in writing or editing.
• Excellent news judgment, creative ideas, and writing skills.
• Leadership qualities, attention to detail, organization, and ability to handle intense deadline pressure.
• Willingness to work in the Sacramento, California area.
• Willingness to work long hours and varying shifts, including nights and weekends, and to report to work during emergencies when required by news coverage.
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Create newscasts and other news programs as needed.
• Produce live daily newscasts as needed, including stacking, writing, timing, and precisely managing rundowns.
• Write clear, conversational scripts that resonate with viewers across platforms.
• Showcase stories using graphics, teases, live elements, and interactive anchor and reporter moments.
• Maintain editorial judgment, accuracy, fairness, and context in all content.
• React quickly to breaking news by updating and re-stacking broadcast and digital content.
• Create content for television and digital platforms.
• Participate in planning daily coverage and long-term projects.
• Develop special projects involving community and social content.
• Work with the News Director, Executive Producer, and Assignment Manager on story and sweeps planning and coordination.
• Understand the newscast mission, station priorities, and the station's platforms.
• Take responsibility for actions, take risks for the team, and contribute as a team player.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Other discounts and perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed