Noticias Telemundo is looking for a driven, experienced Producer to join our team in Texas. The role requires a seasoned newsroom professional with a sharp editorial eye, deep understanding of local and national government, and the ability to guide teams in a fast-paced, breaking news environment. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader, who is resourceful, has a solid contact list in different areas and has vast knowledge in daily news production. The Producer works closely with reporters, producers, cameramen and newsroom leadership to deliver high-impact, visually compelling news content across platforms. This role demands strong editorial judgment, a keen ability to identify and pitch relevant and newsworthy stories, and a commitment to producing accurate, balanced journalism. The candidate must have experience working across multiple platforms, including broadcast, streaming and digital.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage daily editorial operations, assignments, and story production for the Texas bureau.
- Identify and pitch timely, relevant, and impactful local and national news stories.
- Oversee the full production cycle of news packages鈥攆rom research and scripting to final delivery鈥攃losely collaborating with reporters.
- Secure exclusive access and book high-profile or news-relevant interviews.
- Monitor breaking news and respond swiftly to developing stories with appropriate editorial decisions.
- Stay current and proficient across all major social media platforms to enhance content reach and engagement.
- Established relationships with local government officials, community leaders, and newsmakers.
- 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鈥檚 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.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Strong editorial and writing skills
- Experience working across multiple platforms, including broadcast, streaming and digital.
- Proven experience producing broadcast news content in a fast-paced newsroom.
- Strong editorial judgment
- Fully bilingual in Spanish and English, with professional proficiency in both languages.
- 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.