News Producer

Job Description

Noticias Telemundo is seeking a driven, experienced News Producer to join their team in New York City. The role involves managing daily editorial operations, identifying and pitching news stories, overseeing production cycles, securing interviews, and maintaining alignment across platforms.

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
• Monitor breaking news and respond swiftly to developing stories with appropriate editorial decisions
• 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
• Stay current and proficient across all major social media platforms to enhance content reach and engagement
• 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

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong editorial and writing skills
• Proven experience producing broadcast news content in a fast-paced newsroom
• Fully bilingual in Spanish and English, with professional proficiency in both languages
• Proficiency in digital tools, news monitoring platforms, and social media strategies
• Tech-savvy, with the ability to leverage newsroom systems and visual storytelling tools
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 5 years of news writing experience
• Minimum 1 year of working experience with iNews
• Basic Requirements: Minimum 18 years of age, valid driver’s license, unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Additional Information

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered (job #: )
• Must be willing to work in Miami, Florida
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program