News Producer, Telemundo Chicago

NBCUniversal•Chicago, IL

2h•$63,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Noticiero Telemundo Chicago (WSNS-TV) is looking for an experienced and dynamic News Producer to work along an enthusiastic news team and contribute to all news content platforms and projects. The News Producer will be responsible for news of the day, special coverage, in-depth stories, breaking news and other news-related content.

Requirements

Fluency in Spanish and English, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
Must join the NABET union if not a current member
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or equivalent experience
Minimum 3 years of experience as a Producer in a newsroom.
Excellent line-producing skills, including in breaking news situations.
Knowledge producing content and writing for digital and streaming platforms
Must have flexible schedule to work including weekday, weekend, and overnights as needed.
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be willing to work in Chicago
Must have an active Driver’s License and clean driving record

Nice To Haves

Excellent news judgment, creative ideas outside of day-to-day news
Must be detail-oriented, organized, and able to perform under intense deadline pressure.
Professional/Positive demeanor, team player and hard worker
Take an active role in selecting the stories of the day - come up with story ideas and create producer driven content to enhance coverage of the big story and other stories that appear in the newscast
Proactive approach to solving problems
Bring creativity into every aspect of the newscast by maximizing the many resources, technology, tools and equipment available
Video editing skills

Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall creation and production of newscasts rundowns and other programs as needed.
Must ensure accuracy, integrity, ethics, and balance of news content.
Respond to breaking news with urgency and accuracy.
Incorporate digital and streaming media strategies into newscasts.
Work closely with fellow producers, executive producer, reporters and news management on story planning and development
Work closely with NBC Chicago producers to optimize resources as a duopoly.
Contribute story ideas, participate in daily coverage decisions, editorial meetings, special coverage, and breaking news.
Produce the rundown and accurately line produce the on-air broadcast from the control room.
Produce news stories and specials as assigned.
Write news scripts for all platforms.
Stay up to date on daily news events, current events, and knowledge of the Chicago market