News Producer

Job Description

Responsibilities
WTMO Telemundo Orlando seeks a News Producer who is responsible for the creation of live newscasts and other special news programs as needed. As a T31 producer, you will be creating content for the most innovative news organization in Orlando, FL.

Functions/Responsibilities:
• Responsible for overall production, flow, accuracy, content and every element of each newscast.
• Responsible for being a key newsroom leader clearly and timely communicating his/her vision and the show's needs to each person who will participate or provide content for that newscast (i.e. assignment editor, anchors, VJ's, editors and production crews.)
• Understand newscast's audience, mission and station priorities. Integrate all station platforms in the showcasing of the news production.
• Work closely with the Executive Producer on special projects and news coverages.
• Well-informed on daily news events, past news events and know what is news for the WTMO Hispanic market.
• Craft content using excellent writing skills, as well as your own unique vision.
• Plan, supervise and execute Live Shots and Live Remotes during live newscasts.
• Select, assign, write, and organize news stories. Write headlines, teases and reporter/anchor lead-ins.
• Timely respond to breaking news with urgency and accuracy.
• Coordinate and plan future coverages.
• Work with Video Journalists on their visual and written storytelling and presentation.
• Write news scripts, promotional teasers, headlines and daily news briefs.
• Contribute story ideas, participate in daily coverage decisions and editorial meetings.
• Leadership: take responsibility for own actions and be a team player. Lead the team to the common goal of producing an innovative, flawless, creative, interesting newscasts. Communicate clear directions and changes to all the newscasts' team members.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Understand and follow all Telemundo News standards and ethics.

Qualifications/Requirements
• Must be an experienced journalist with a Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field in communication and/or must have proven equivalent experience.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write perfect Spanish and must be able to speak, read, and write in English.
• A minimum of 2 years of News Producer experience.
• Experience in Line-production and proven track record or boothing live events, live shots, and newscasts.
• Excellent news judgment, creative ideas, and writing skills a must.
• Must have leadership qualities, be detail-oriented, organized, and able to handle intense deadline pressure.
Eligibility Requirements:
• Must be willing to work in Orlando, FL area and travel as needed for special assignments.
• Must have the ability to work long hours, weekdays and weekends, varying shifts (including overnight), and report to work in emergencies depending upon news coverage when necessary.
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have a valid driver's license and passport.
• Must accept Solutions as NBCUniversal's Dispute Resolution program

Desired Characteristics
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with people while under pressure.
• Knowledge of libel law 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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d27e2g-3-17-74-227-42 in your application.