News Producer - Multimedia, Telemundo Arizona (Phoenix/Tucson)

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies, creating world-class content distributed across film, television, streaming, and global theme park destinations. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, Bravo, and Peacock. Our portfolio includes Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, Focus Features, and Universal Studio Group's television studios. We also operate Universal Destinations & Experiences, such as Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood.

About the role

KTAZ Telemundo in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Multimedia News Producer to create news content for both traditional broadcast and new media audiences. This role involves coordinating and executing newscasts, special programs, and digital content.

Responsibilities

• Produce daily newscasts, special coverage, in-depth stories, and other news-related content for broadcast and online platforms.
• Select, assign, write, and organize stories in the rundown, including headlines, cold opens, teasers, and reporter lead-ins.
• Serve as a key communicator in the newsroom, coordinating with team members for newscast content.
• Design newscasts to deliver the most relevant content while adhering to NBC/Telemundo journalism standards.
• Coordinate with control room staff and field crews to execute live, fast-paced newscasts, including live shots and satellite remotes.
• Respond to breaking news promptly and manage time effectively under pressure.
• Stay informed about daily news events, historical context, and the Latino audience in Arizona.
• Plan and develop community and social stories.
• Shoot, edit, and publish video clips for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Publish content across web, mobile, and social media platforms.
• Collaborate with producers, the Executive Producer, Managing Editor, and News Director on story planning, sweeps, and talent coaching.
• Contribute story ideas and participate in editorial meetings.
• Bring creativity to newscasts and leverage Telemundo’s tools to maximize viewer engagement.
• Complete discrepancy reports accurately to prevent future issues.
• File additional reports related to newscast production.
• Adhere to Telemundo News standards and ethics.

Requirements

• Fluency in Spanish and English, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
• 2 to 4 years of News Producer experience.
• Strong news judgment, creative ideas, and writing skills.
• Unrestricted work authorization in the United States.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, weekends, nights, and emergencies.
• Willingness to work in the Phoenix area and travel for special assignments.
• Ability to work long hours and varying shifts as needed for news coverage.

Skills

• Highly collaborative and creative attitude.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work under deadline pressure.
• Experience with innovative video storytelling and social media strategy.
• Proficiency with newsroom software, show rundowns, and scripts.
• Ability to adapt to news industry priorities and local leadership vision.
• Proactive problem-solving to prevent and address issues during newscasts.
• Competitive nature and ability to perform under tight deadlines.

This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.