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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.
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.
Job Description
The Noticiero Writer is responsible for writing daily scripts for live newscasts, special coverage, breaking news and copy-editing correspondents’ daily packages for Noticias Telemundo and all its platforms. The position ensures that all copy is accurate, clear, and aligned with the network’s editorial standards and journalistic integrity.
The ideal candidate has experience working in a multiplatform newsroom and demonstrates strong knowledge of social media and digital storytelling. This role requires strong editorial judgment, the ability to write under tight deadlines, and a solid understanding of national and international news. The writer copy edits banners and graphics for broadcast. The candidate must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and be available to work weekends, early mornings, nights, and holidays, particularly during breaking news coverage.
Responsibilities:
- Writes daily copy for live newscasts, special coverage, breaking news and copy-editing correspondents’ daily packages.
- The writer collaborates closely with producers, correspondents, and editors to develop compelling content that informs and engages audiences across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social media platforms.
- Applies solid news judgment that works along with the editorial line of the network.
- Writes and copy edits banners and graphics for the broadcast.
- Translates soundbites, statements, and texts from English to Spanish
- Identifies and utilizes best video and sound bites for the stories assigned.
- Works under the direct supervision of the Manager of News Writers
- Writer is responsible for completing any other tasks assigned by supervisor.
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced news environment.
- Available to work weekends, early mornings, nights, and holidays.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, or equivalent work experience
- Minimum 3 years of news writing experience
- Must have vast knowledge of social media platforms.
- Must be fully fluent in English and Spanish (both written and verbal)
- Minimum 1 year of working experience with iNews
Desired Characteristics:
- Proven solid writing skills and editorial judgment
- Strong editorial knowledge
- Proven solid writing skills. Excellent grammar.
- Fully bilingual, Spanish, and English proficient.
- Proficient in I-News and any other system for live news production
- Accustomed to working in a team and collaborating with all levels within the organization.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience creating digital video content in a newsroom is helpful.
- Willingness to work weekends, early morning shift and have flexible hours for last-minute scheduling changes.
- Outside of the box thinker
Additional Requirements:
- Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered (job #: )
- Must be willing to work in Miami, Florida
- 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
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].
