Content/Topical Producer - Telemundo Arizona

Company Description

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.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

Entice Phoenix & Tucson television audiences to watch Noticiero Telemundo Arizona local newscasts by conceptualizing, creatively writing, producing, and editing superior daily news topicals and on-air image campaigns using a non-linear edit system.

• Under tight deadlines, works closely with the news department, news Executive Producer, Creative Services Director, and Vice President of News to execute the strategic goals targeted to an audience with specific interests & demographics.
• Attends news planning and research meetings.
• Creatively writes, produces, edits, and uploads content to social media platforms as needed.
• Creatively writes, produces, and edits on-air news image campaigns and promotions.
• Creatively writes newscast headlines, teases, and news story content.
• Write and update stories, including breaking news for TV and digital platforms.
• Collaborate with the assignment desk, producers, and reporters to research and produce news segments and other content and place them on the proper platforms when needed.
• Use desktop editing systems to edit videos, including breaking news.
• Coordinate and watch the streaming of breaking news, live events, and newscasts on our platforms.
• Monitor various video sources to find content that would appeal to our audiences.
• Support reporters, anchors, and photographers with content needs.
• Assisted in the control room and back-up line producer when needed.
• Fill in as line producer when needed.

Qualifications

• Spanish language fluency – both written and verbal.
• Have a strong connection to local news and storytelling.
• Two years of promotion experience writing, producing, and editing daily news topicals preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to edit on non-linear editing systems.
• Creative solid copywriting skills.
• Extensive knowledge of television production procedures and news operations with a background in on-air promotions, journalism, or mass communication.
• Able to work in a demanding environment on multiple projects simultaneously and produce engaging promos under tight deadlines.
• Exposure to developing an on-air marketing strategy.
• Detail-oriented.
• Have an active driver’s license and excellent driving record.

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with different personalities while under pressure.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adhere to strict deadlines under pressure.
• Ability to work well without constant supervision.
• Have a high degree of integrity and professionalism.
• Initiative-taker and proactive thinker with strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Must be willing to work at the station in Phoenix, AZ, location.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Additional Information

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