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Noticias Telemundo is looking for a driven, experienced News Producer to join our team in New York City. The role requires a seasoned newsroom professional with a sharp editorial eye, deep understanding of local and national news 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.

Full-time

USD 85,000 to USD 95,000 / yearly

Key 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-closely collaborating 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.
• 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'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.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Strong editorial and writing skills
• Proven experience producing broadcast news content in a fast-paced newsroom.
• 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.

Basic Requirements:

• 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

Desired Characteristics:

• 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.

Additional Requirements:

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered (job #: )
• 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

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.

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