Producer

Job Description

Responsibilities
• Responsible for the creation of newscasts and other news programs as needed
• Work directly with EP, Assignment Editor, Anchors, VJ's and production crews
• Execute Live Shots and Satellite Remotes during live newscasts
• Select, assign, write and organize news stories
• Respond to breaking news with urgency and accuracy
• Run the newscast in the control room
• Will maintain an on-going breaking news story on the air
• Coordinate and plan future community and social story development
• Work with Video Journalists to improve story and presentation
• Editing skills to edit video clips
• Will write news scripts, promotional teasers, headlines and topicals
• Will serve as a back-up producer for other station newscasts or special programs
• Will work closely with EP on story/sweeps planning and coordination

Qualifications
• BA or BS in Journalism or related field
• 2 to 4 years producing live television broadcasts
• Excellent news judgment, creative ideas and writing skills a must
• Must be able to speak, read and write fluently in Spanish and must be able to speak, read and understand English
• Must have leadership qualities, be detail oriented, organized, and able to handle intense deadline pressure
• Must be willing to work in San Antonio area and travel as needed for special assignments
• Must be willing to work long hours, varying shifts (including nights and weekends) and report to work in emergencies depending upon news coverage when necessary
• 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 completely fluent in Spanish (speak, read & write)
• 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 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 adhere to enhanced protocols if the 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.

Additional Information

Desired Characteristics
• 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
• Self-starting individual
• Ability to perform under tight time deadlines

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