Job Description
Responsibilities
At NBCUniversal, we believe in the talent of our people. It's our passion and commitment to excellence that drives NBCU's vast portfolio of brands to succeed. From broadcast and cable networks, news and sports platforms, to film, world-renowned theme parks and a diverse suite of digital properties, we take pride in all that we do and all that we represent. It's what makes us uniquely NBCU. Here you can create the extraordinary.
About Telemundo Station Group:
Telemundo Station Group, part of the NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations division of NBCUniversal, is comprised of 26 local television stations in the US and Puerto Rico. Producing and broadcasting more than 15,000 hours of unique and relevant local content each year, including award-winning news, public affairs, and entertainment programming, Telemundo Station Group serves the largest Hispanic television markets in the country including Los Angeles, New York, Miami-Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Chicago, San Antonio, San Francisco Bay Area, Phoenix, Harlingen, Orlando, Sacramento, Fresno, Philadelphia, Washington DC, San Diego, Tampa, Denver, El Paso, Boston, Las Vegas, Tucson, Hartford, Fort Myers, Springfield, Richmond and Puerto Rico. In addition, Telemundo Station Group operates TeleXitos, a national multicast network that offers viewers popular action and adventure television series and feature films in Spanish. The group also provides support to 50 Telemundo affiliates across the country and manages dedicated local websites and applications, as well as a robust digital out-of-home operation.
Join us!
Job Description
• Create original articles, videos and slideshows; gather original content from the local TV station's newsroom and curate a wide variety of stories from other sources, including blogs, newspapers, online publications and magazines
• Produce the homepage carrousel when needed and oversee the quality of main pages and subsections of the website
• Ensure the voice, tone and mix of content fits with the overall editorial strategy created by TSG Digital Unit
• Work and maintain good relationships with the digital team, as well as producers, editors and content experts at the local TV stations.
• Actively engage the community through content
• Take direction from local news management, as well as receive input from other areas of the company (content center, news standards) to get the most effective content online, and collaborate with the content centers and other local markets to share stories and resources across all Telemundo and NBC's city websites
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
• Experience as an editor, senior writer or senior producer at a major news organization or blog that creates content under tight deadlines
• Must be a skilled writer with outstanding communication skills
• Excellent Spanish-language writing and copy-editing skills
• Understanding of basic journalistic practices and guidelines
• Curiosity for content with initiative to suggest stories with relevance for all markets
• Detailed oriented
• Most have understanding of SEO practices
• Be able to communicate in English and Spanish
• Undergraduate degree, preferably in journalism, political science or Spanish.
Eligibility Requirements:
• Must submit a resume/CV online
• Must be willing to work long hours and on weekends with short notice
• Must be willing to work at the station in the Sacramento, CA area
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
Desired Characteristics:
• Working knowledge of digital media technology, particularly content-management tools
• Blogging, wire service, newspaper rewrite or 24-hour cable news background
• Must have the desire to work in a creative, demanding and competitive environment
Additional Requirements:
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal designated worksite
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $64,480 - $80,000
Additional Information
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