Job Description
Responsibilities
The Entertainment Producer will leverage their industry contacts to field, produce, and present entertainment packages and segments for La Mesa Caliente. In addition, they are responsible for booking guests, writing scripts, coordinating graphics, library, and video. They will also work within a show unit to pitch ideas and produce portions of the show.
Responsibilities
• Generates guest ideas daily, tapping into a broad array of sources
• Develops and maintains contacts with community, popular entertainers, musicians, and key figures
• Finds and books compelling guests for the show, following booking protocols
• Writes compelling copy and teases
• Secures elements such as sound bites and video to support segments
• Develops and produces live guest segments
• Creates stock charts and lower thirds, uses Chyron Luci, and coordinates graphic orders
• Partners with other departments as needed (such as Graphics, Tech Ops, and Satellite Operations) to place and follow-up on requests
• Develops and maintains good relationships with financial and business news sources
• Assists Line Producer with production of the show during and after tapings
• Reports (research, write, produce, present) fair and accurate stories as assigned daily to air on La Mesa Caliente
• Conducts pre-interviews of guests and based on their responses, script questions for use by anchors and reporters
• Manages any necessary travel logistics for guests
• Gathers and verifies news and features information for presentation on air, online and mobile
• Actively participates in daily meetings with story pitches of interest to our viewers
• Develops enterprise and exclusive content
• Collaborates with producers, managers, and photographers to conceptualize, write, and produce stories
• Incorporates social media
• Stays informed regarding current events on a national, international, and regional level
• Completes and submits all release forms as and permits as needed
• Works under the direct supervision of the General Producer and is responsible for completing any other tasks as assigned by supervisor
• Ensures that all work is done under the technical guidelines and operations procedures of Telemundo Studios' infrastructure and adheres to EHS/OSHA regulations and procedures
Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or equivalent combination of experience and education
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in TV production, cable TV and Post Production
• Minimum 2 years of experience in studio and/or EFP shoots for TV
• Minimum 2 years of experience managing small and basic units of production
• Minimum 2 years of experience with AVID, Final Cut, and non-lineal based editing systems, as well as audio programs like Pro-tools & Vegas
• Must be fully fluent in English and Spanish (both written and verbal)
• Prior work experience directing and guiding talent in video productions
• Proficient written and verbal communication in English and Spanish.
Eligibility Requirements:
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• Willingness to travel with short notice and on weekends
• Willingness to work flexible hours including late and/or last-minute scheduling changes in a 24/7 production work environment
• Must be willing to work in the greater Miami, Florida area
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID_19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or must undergo regular COVD-19 testing if Company determines your job position requires accessing an NBCUniversal worksite.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.
Desired Characteristics
• Exhibits knowledge of current entertainment industry trends for the Latin Market in the US
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced, dead-line driven environment
• Accustomed to working in a team and collaborating with all levels within the organization
• Demonstrated self-starter with a highly developed rolodex of contacts within TV industry highly preferred
• Proven solid writing skills and editorial judgment
• Proven excellent interpersonal skills combined with a strong sense of how to visually tell a compelling story desired
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gwbmpy-35-175-112-61-42 in your application.