Multi-Platform Producer - Telemundo T39 Dallas/Fort Worth

Job Description

NBCUniversal’s Owned Television station in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, KXTX-TV, is looking for a skilled Multiplatform Producer to help take our streaming content and newscasts to a new level. We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about news, loves breaking news and has a creative vision for crafting live programs. This person will work closely with managers to create innovative, up-to-the-minute content that resonates with our viewers. This multi-platform producer can develop and adapt content for production across all different channels, including linear, non-linear, web, podcast, social media, and digital products. The ideal candidate loves to collaborate, wants to help lead a team, and is ready to take on new challenges to help us continue to grow. You’ll work closely with our streaming products and help us continue to find new ways to reach our audience no matter what platform they are on. This is a great opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best journalists in the market!

• Work directly with the Executive Producer and Senior Producers in creating, developing, and implementing linear and non-linear news strategies.
• Produce daily newscasts, live special coverage, and other programs for all our platforms. Articulate and execute the distribution strategy for content and individual stories.
• Perform editing work needed in systems like Edius and Premiere Pro.
• Clearly communicate your vision to a team of writers, anchors, and field crews to deliver dynamic and accurate stories and segments.
• Develop an understanding of our streaming and non-linear products and consistently contribute to them
• Work closely with directors, editors, and graphic artists to enhance the production value of your newscast.
• Contribute story ideas and take charge of daily coverage decisions for your newscast.
• Quickly adjust to late changes and be aggressive in breaking news coverage, regardless of the day or time.
• Work collaboratively with other departments for cross-promotion opportunities and strategy.
• Ability to fill in on general assignments per department scheduling needs or operational needs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish and English, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both languages. 
• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a daily newscast producer.
• Producing skills and strong Spanish news writing experience across multiple platforms, including script writing, news writing, and broadcast/digital production.
• Proven track record of boothing live events and newscasts.
• Intense familiarity and interest in current news events.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• External applicants must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• Must be willing to work in Fort Worth, TX, just south of DFW Airport
• Must have the ability to work any shift, any day of the week.

Desired

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience segment producing and/or generating content across multiple platforms is a plus.
• Knowledge of libel law and applicable FCC rules and regulations.
• Personal initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Displays a positive work ethic and a high degree of integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to create urgent, engaging, and conversational news copy and visuals under tight deadlines
• Team player who is flexible and works well under pressure.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong English, reading, writing, and speaking.

Additional Requirements

Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. 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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].