Producer-Seasonal

Univision • Chicago, IL

6d • $33

About The Position

TelevisaUnivision Chicago is looking for a News Producer – Temp to join our team! Part of the Union ILA Rate: $33/H ABOUT YOU: Candidate will need to possess a strong understanding of compelling storytelling across all platforms, production workflows and be able to lead in high stress situations. Strong preference is given to individuals with market experience or an understanding of Chicago Hispanic demographics, geography and newsmakers in the market.

Requirements

• At least 2 years’ experience in a major news market.
• Working knowledge of newsroom operation system (iNews, vizRT).
• Must be bilingual with the ability to write fluently in Spanish and English.
• Must be comfortable leading a control room environment during live broadcasts.
• Able to work in a team environment to produce newscasts, specials and breaking news

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience and/or understanding of Chicago marketplace

Responsibilities

• Prepare rundown; assign, write, review and edit all news scripts; control quality of copy, video and graphics to ensure a high quality newscast
• Create graphics as needed for shows/multiplatform
• Maintain highest standards of integrity in preproduction and execution of daily newscast(s)
• Think creatively, maintain a fast pace, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously, including live remotes, multiplatform and satellite sources while acting as line producer
• Provide content for the station’s multiplatform channels
• Responsible for writing and production of news briefs and promos
• Able to make quick, smart decisions in conjunction with other members of a news team
• Present a visually captivating and journalistically strong command of editorial standards, ethics and legal matters pertaining to broadcast

What This Job Offers

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