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Noticiero Telemundo Chicago (WSNS-TV) is looking for an experienced and dynamic News Producer to work along an enthusiastic news team and contribute to all news content platforms and projects. The News Producer will be responsible for news of the day, special coverage, in-depth stories, breaking news and other news-related content.   

JOB DUTIES:

• Responsible for the overall creation and production of newscasts rundowns and other programs as needed.
• Must ensure accuracy, integrity, ethics, and balance of news content.
• Respond to breaking news with urgency and accuracy.
• Incorporate digital and streaming media strategies into newscasts.
• Work closely with fellow producers, executive producer, reporters and news management on story planning and development
• Work closely with NBC Chicago producers to optimize resources as a duopoly.
• Contribute story ideas, participate in daily coverage decisions, editorial meetings, special coverage, and breaking news.
• Produce the rundown and accurately line produce the on-air broadcast from the control room.
• Produce news stories and specials as assigned.
• Write news scripts for all platforms.
• Stay up to date on daily news events, current events, and knowledge of the Chicago market

Basic Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish and English, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
• Must join the NABET union if not a current member
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Producer in a newsroom.
• Excellent line-producing skills, including in breaking news situations.
• Knowledge producing content and writing for digital and streaming platforms
• Must have flexible schedule to work including weekday, weekend, and overnights as needed.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be willing to work in Chicago
• Must have an active Driver's License and clean driving record
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com  to be considered

Desired Characteristics

• Excellent news judgment, creative ideas outside of day-to-day news
• Must be detail-oriented, organized, and able to perform under intense deadline pressure.
• Professional/Positive demeanor, team player and hard worker
• Take an active role in selecting the stories of the day - come up with story ideas and create producer driven content to enhance coverage of the big story and other stories that appear in the newscast
• Proactive approach to solving problems
• Bring creativity into every aspect of the newscast by maximizing the many resources, technology, tools and equipment available
• Video editing skills

Additional Job Requirements

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

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. 

Salary range: $63,000 - $90,000

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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