Digital Producer Telemundo Tampa, FL

NBC • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

Telemundo49 is looking for highly motivated bilingual Digital Producer to produce predominantly Spanish-language content for the Tampa, FL station's various platforms. The Digital Producer will help with broadcast newsroom collaboration, write and produce several stories per day as well as manage Telemundo49.com social media accounts through consistent, engaging, and on-brand posts. This individual should have excellent writing, editing, and influencing skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Must be able to write for digital.
• Must have experience in a newsroom.
• Must be fluent in writing and speaking Spanish and English.
• Demonstrated knowledge of AP Style writing and guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Some experience as an editor, writer or producer at a news organization or blog that creates content under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Knowledge of TV and web writing.
• Exceptional editorial skills: Ability to recognize stories with high potential for digital attention.
• Experience in editing video for TV and web and other platforms.
• Experience with WordPress VIP, SocialFlow, and push alert publishing tools a plus.
• Excellent news instincts with the ability to react decisively to breaking news, combined with the ability to write succinctly and with flair.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and stories simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of the Central Florida area is considered a plus.
• Team player mentality.

Responsibilities

• Produce breaking news events across multiple platforms by working with reporters in the field, the news assignment desk, and independent sources alike.
• Create and write Spanish-language content from English language sources.
• Manage production of articles, videos, and slideshows by making phone calls, verifying content on social media, and working with reporters in the field.
• Curate the homepage and various other subsections.
• Create multimedia content to enhance daily news coverage (i.e. video, live streams, slideshows).
• Produce all news sections, including the homepage and contribute to local franchises.
• Work with senior editors at Local Media's national editorial center in Miami and New York.
• Coordinate with news producers to cross-promote on-air and online content.
• Be an advocate for Telemundo49.com in the newsroom and beyond.
• Quickly learn the site's audience and write and distribute content based on this audience.
• Manage the social media strategy for Telemundo 49's social media accounts by posting relevant content throughout the day.
• Monitor social media channels for breaking news and breaking sports news.
• Engage with viewers who reach out through social media channels.
• Abide by the ethical standards of the Telemundo Station Group when creating and producing content for all platforms.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Broadcasting and Content Providers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree