About the Role
Noticias Telemundo is seeking a driven and experienced News Producer for their New York City team. This role requires a seasoned newsroom professional with a strong editorial sense, a deep understanding of news, and the ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, breaking news environment. The ideal candidate is a collaborative and resourceful leader with an extensive contact list and significant daily news production knowledge. The Producer will work with various teams to deliver high-impact, visually compelling news content across platforms, demonstrating strong editorial judgment and a commitment to accurate, balanced journalism.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily editorial operations, assignments, and story production for the NYC bureau.
- Identify and pitch timely, relevant, and impactful local and national news stories.
- Monitor breaking news and respond swiftly to developing stories with appropriate editorial decisions.
- Oversee the full production cycle of news packages, from research and scripting to final delivery, collaborating closely with reporters.
- Secure exclusive access and book high-profile or news-relevant interviews.
- Stay current and proficient across all major social media platforms to enhance content reach and engagement.
- Translate soundbites, statements, and written materials from English to Spanish.
- Select and utilize the most effective video elements and soundbites to elevate storytelling.
- Ensure all content meets the network’s editorial standards, legal guidelines, and journalistic ethics.
- Maintain strong, proactive communication with the assignment desk and producers at Telemundo Center in Miami.
- Collaborate with newsroom leadership, production teams, and other bureaus to ensure alignment and coordination across platforms.
- Perform additional duties assigned, including support for special coverage and breaking news.
- Work effectively under pressure in a deadline-driven environment, with the ability to multitask across assignments.
- Maintain flexibility in scheduling, including availability for weekends, early mornings, late nights, and holidays as needed.
Requirements
- Established relationships with local government officials, community leaders, and newsmakers.
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum 5 years of news writing experience.
- Must be fully fluent in English and Spanish (both written and verbal).
- Minimum 1 year of working experience with iNews.
- 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.
Skills
- Strong editorial and writing skills.
- Proven experience producing broadcast news content in a fast-paced newsroom.
- Proficiency in digital tools, news monitoring platforms, and social media strategies.
- Technologically savvy, with the ability to leverage newsroom systems and visual storytelling tools.
- Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to think quickly and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
- Passionate about delivering accurate, relevant, and impactful news to the audience.
- Experience creating digital video content in a newsroom is helpful.
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Minimum 5 years of news writing experience
- Minimum 1 year of working experience with iNews
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, or equivalent work experience
Salary/Compensations
- USD 85,000 to USD 95,000 / yearly
About the Company
- NBCUniversal is a leading media and entertainment company that creates and distributes world-class content across film, television, streaming, theme parks, consumer products, and experiences.
- The company owns and operates leading entertainment and news brands including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock.
- NBCUniversal produces and distributes filmed entertainment and programming through its studios like Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features.
- It operates industry-leading theme parks and experiences globally through Universal Destinations & Experiences.
- NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
- The company is committed to improving the communities where its employees, customers, and audiences live and work, with a tradition of giving back and employee community service.
- NBCUniversal champions an inclusive culture and strives to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver diverse content.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
- Qualified individuals with a disability or disabled veteran may request reasonable accommodation during the application and/or recruitment process.
