Senior Producer, Telemundo T39 Dallas/Fort Worth

NBCUniversal•Fort Worth, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about news, informing the community, connecting with our viewers, and are continuously eager to learn more, explore, and evolve with the constant changes that the TV industry brings? Are you a self-starter, proactive, committed, and have strong editorial and news judgment? Do you feel a responsibility to inform our viewers during breaking news situations? We are looking for you! The Senior News Producer works closely with the Executive News Producer and other Newsroom managers in the creation, showcasing, and execution of content across multiple platforms, and for the most innovative news organization in Texas. This position requires strong creativity, editorial, legal, and administrative judgment. This position will report to the Executive News Producer.

Requirements

Fluency in Spanish and English, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both languages
5+ years of experience in daily newscast and TV production
Ability to create urgent and interesting news copies
Skilled social media users who use Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, and any other platforms to build content and attract viewers
Proven track record of executing live events and newscasts
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must be 18 years or older
Must have a valid driver’s license
Must be able to provide a reel/portfolio of work examples -- if available, include a web address when you submit your resume (if applicable)
Must be willing to work in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, just south of DFW airport
Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered

Nice To Haves

BA or BS in Journalism, communications, or related field, or equivalent experience
Ability to develop a story in an in-depth presentation
Connect the viewers & newscast with social media, surveys, opinions, calls, etc.
News judgment with solid ethical decision process
Highly competitive nature
Excellent news judgment, creative ideas, and writing skills are a must
Leadership qualities, be detail-oriented, organized, and able to handle intense deadline pressure
Ability to perform under tight time deadlines
Knowledge of libel law and applicable FCC rules and regulations
Personal initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision
Flexible Team player
Positive work ethic and can work under tight deadlines
High degree of integrity and professionalism
Intense familiarity and interest in current news events
Strong Organizational Skills

Responsibilities

Work directly with the Executive News Producer in creating, developing, and implementing news strategies
Overseeing the shows’ editorial and journalistic balance, technical accuracy, and legal compliance
Collaborate with NBC 5 as our duopoly partners in daily news and big story planning and execution
Conceptualizing, designing, innovating, and creating engaging and appealing content, projects, and segments
Capable of producing, co-producing, and line-producing any show.
Have a full understanding of each show’s strategy based on the target audience
Select, assign, and organize news stories
Respond to breaking news with urgency and accuracy
Capable of maintaining an ongoing breaking news story on the air
Assist with the training of news producers, new strategies, or changes to workflows
Work with Video Journalists to improve story and presentation
Editing skills to edit video clips
Writing: (1) News writing is accurate, detailed, and balanced, (2) storytelling skills focused on facts, balanced emotions, smooth with a clear and logical flow, (3) trustworthy and tailored for news talent/anchors to present on-air
Promotional and Topical Writer: Creatively tease viewers with key points, video, and audio…sell the story without giving away the content
On-line – Occasionally assist with web copies, Streaming, OTT, social media, Mobile App, and Podcast productions, uploads, and/or executions
Production: Great understanding of the production capabilities to help showcase newscasts, produce breaking news, and specials
Editorial and Ethics: Strong journalist and ethical background. Clear understanding of our viewers and the type of stories they want. Be aware of current events relevant to our community and respond with an ethical and credible focus
Will write news scripts, promotional teasers, headlines, and topicals
Administrative: Assist with producer schedules and other administrative tasks
Lead by example for all team members
Give positive and constructive feedback
Maintain a positive and respectful work environment