Company Description
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
Job Description
Noticias Telemundo is looking for a driven, experienced 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 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.
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.
- 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.
- 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’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.
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience:
- Strong editorial and writing skills
- 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.
Basic Qualifications:
- 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
Eligibility Requirements:
Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
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].
