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Producer, Telemundo Houston

$$$
65234BR
Content Development & Programming
NBCUniversal Local

Responsibilities

Producer’s primary responsibilities are to produce, organize and coordinate all elements involved in creating and producing a fast-paced newscast in Houston #4 Spanish DMA/# 8 General Market. This individual will work closely with the Assistant News Director, Executive Producer, Assignment Editors, Reporters and Anchors. Producer will follow stations news philosophy of Breaking News, Breaking Weather, and Responde (Consumer investigative). Ability to write, edit, produce and gather content under heavy deadline pressure, without compromising accuracy or credibility. You must be willing to react to breaking news, change your rundown accordingly, contribute story ideas daily, create graphics, assign & edit news-copy, produce other newscasts & specials as needed. Must be willing to work long hours during breaking news if required.

Qualifications/Requirements

  • A Degree in Broadcasting, Journalism or related field.
  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience writing in a broadcast or cable news environment.
  • Spanish language proficiency (reading and writing).
  • Able to work a Flexible Schedule and shifts.
  • Must be willing to work at the station in Houston, Texas #4 Spanish DMA.
  • Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Desired Characteristics

  • A Producer who recognizes what viewers want to see on multiple platforms.
  • Has a great understating of all social platforms.
  • Ability to direct the news crew in a “producer-driven” environment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work well with people while under pressure.
  • A producer who is creative, who can showcase content in new & inventive ways.
  • A strong sense of urgency for breaking news.
  • Great communicator on copy and with MMJ’s.
  • Familiarity with local leaders a plus.
  • Up to date on and interested in current news events.
  • Knowledge of laws of libel, slander and applicable FCC rules and regulations.
  • Personal initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision.
  • Team player who is flexible.
  • Displays a positive work ethic and can work under tight deadlines.
  • High degree of integrity and professionalism.
  • Strong organizational skills

Sub-Business

NBCUOTS – TLM KTMD

Career Level

Experienced

City

Houston

State/Province

Texas

Country

United States

About Us

About NBCUniversal Local

NBCUniversal Local is NBCUniversal’s local media division that delivers English and Spanish-speakers and bilingual audiences in 31 U.S. markets and Puerto Rico, the very best in local sports, news, weather, consumer and investigative reporting, and lifestyle entertainment across any platform and screen. NBCUniversal Local is comprised of three individual media groups including the NBC Owned Television Stations, the NBC Sports Regional Networks and the Telemundo Station Group. The division is also home to multicast networks NBCLX, COZI TV and TeleXitos, the regional cable news network NECN, as well as NBC Spot On, an advanced video advertising business designed for local/regional CTV and OTT advertisers and several in-house companies including production company LXTV, marketing and promotions company Skycastle, its out-of-home business NBC Everywhere, and the Arthouse, a graphics design group. With seven regional sports networks and 42 NBC and Telemundo stations serving 38 percent of U.S. homes, NBCUniversal Local is the only network-owned local media division that is home to the largest bilingual local newsrooms within the country’s top 10 TV markets. NBCUniversal Local’s stations and networks serve diverse audiences and communities across linear, streaming, OTT, digital web, mobile and audio, and cable platforms and work together to keep local audiences informed anytime and anywhere. For more information, visit NBCUniversal.com.

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

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Notices

NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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