News Producer

Univision Television Group, Inc. in Chicago is seeking a Full Time News Producer to produce award-winning content for the Spanish-language broadcast network and digital/streaming platforms.

Responsibilities

• Prepare rundown, assign, write, review, and edit all news scripts; control quality of copy, video, and graphics to ensure a high-quality newscast.
• Produce streaming content, breaking news, and severe weather coverage.
• Create graphics as needed for shows using CANVA graphic design technology.
• Perform computer-assisted reporting research and database analysis; navigate open records laws, including FOIA.
• Maintain highest standards of integrity in preproduction and execution of daily newscast(s).
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously, including live remotes, social media channels, and satellite sources while acting as line producer.
• Provide content for the station’s websites and social media channels; write and produce news briefs and promos.
• Make quick, smart decisions in conjunction with other members of the news team.
• Present a visually captivating and journalistically strong command of editorial standards, ethics, and legal matters pertaining to broadcast.
• Lead in breaking news and severe weather coverage.
• Coordinate technical and editorial needs to deliver the editorial team’s strategic vision by collaborating with reporters, writers, anchors, cameramen, assignment desk editors, technical directors, engineers, and news management.
• Develop, research, and produce investigative stories.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Communications, Journalism, or related field, plus 5 years of experience as a television producer.
• Fluent in written and spoken Spanish.
• Experience producing live Spanish-language news and writing/executing news scripts, including interview-related scripts.
• Proficient in Final Cut, AVID, and INews.
• Must be a member or willing to join SAG-AFTRA.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package featuring medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Life and other insurance plans.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness and employee support programs.

Pay

Annual salary for this role in Illinois is $67,000.