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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
KULX Telemundo Utah is seeking a News Producer to join our award-winning team. The Producer will be responsible for successful coordination and execution of a newscast and other special programs as needed.KULX Telemundo Utah is seeking a News Producer to join our award-winning team. The Producer will be responsible for successful coordination and execution of a newscast and other special programs as needed.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for overall production, content, and every element of each newscast.
- Responsible for being a key communicator in the newsroom- talking with each person who will participate or provide content for that newscast (i.e. News Director, Managing Editor, anchors, Digital, MMJ's and production crews).
- Understand newscast mission, station priorities and be familiar with all the platforms.
- Create and publish stories in our website and social media and OTT.
- Must select stories, understand all the elements, and design a newscast that achieves the daily goal.
- Knowledgeable on daily news events, awareness of past news events and know what news in the Utah market.
- Execute Live Shots and Satellite Remotes during live newscasts.
- Select, assign, write, and organize news stories. Write news scripts, headlines, teases and topicals.
- Respond to breaking news with urgency and accuracy.
- Coordinate and plan future community and social story development.
- Work with Reporters and Multimedia Journalists to improve story and presentation.
- Editing skills to edit video clips.
- Write digital articles and OTT content.
- Work closely with News Director and Managing Editor on story/sweeps planning and coordination.
- Contribute story ideas, participate in daily coverage decisions and editorial meetings.
- Leadership: take responsibility for own actions and take risks for the team and be a team player.
- Complete discrepancy reports with detail and accuracy to help prevent future problems.
- Understand and follow all Telemundo Utah News and NBC standards and ethics.
- Reports directly to the News Director.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- Fluency in Spanish and English, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 2 years producer experience.
- News judgment with solid ethical decision process.
- Ability to edit in news edition program (ie. Edius and Stratus).
- Excellent news judgment, creative ideas and writing skills a must.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
- Must be 18 years or greater.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Must be willing to work long hours, varying shifts (including nights and weekends) and report to work in emergencies depending on news coverage when necessary.
- Must be willing to work at the station in Salt Lake City, Utah.
- Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
Desired Characteristics
- Excellent news judgment with solid ethical decision process.
Additional Requirements:
Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from Telemundo Utah.
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].
