Telemundo News Producer - WFOX TV

Cox Media Group•Jacksonville, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

CMG is in search of a News Producer for its new Telemundo Jacksonville Spanish language newscast. The ideal candidate consistently crafts in-depth, fast-paced, memorable newscasts. You must be able to own breaking news inside newscasts. In addition, successful candidates must understand coverage on all platforms and are expected to help generate enterprise story ideas.  Collaboration with others is a must for this position, and candidates should be open to feedback and have a desire to grow in their role. 

Requirements

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Must stay abreast on current affairs and have a wide-range working knowledge and understanding of general interest subjects
Strong writing and editing skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or University in Journalism or Communications preferred
Previous experience in local TV news

Responsibilities

Bilingual with excellent Spanish writing skills
Research, write and edit news stories to ensure they meet quality and ethical standards
Create relevant, important and memorable newscasts
Develop graphics for production by Design Department
Write Opens, Stories, and Teases
Assign stories to anchors, writers, and editors for scripting, production and timing
Work closely with news team to create compelling news segments and maintain high production standards
Work in the Control Room during broadcast to oversee presentation and changes in format
Understand and effectively use all platforms
Ensure all news segments are produced and aired on time and often under tight deadlines