DESCRIPTION

Summary

The News Producer / Assignment Editor for El Centro is responsible for the daily editorial planning, production, and execution of local newscasts. This role works closely with reporters, newsroom leadership, and station staff to ensure high-quality, accurate, and timely news coverage. The position requires strong editorial judgment, organizational skills, technical production abilities, and a high level of professionalism in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Skills and Abilities

Qualified candidates should possess excellent written and oral communication skills and must have a passion for great visual storytelling and should be able to write clearly for Television broadcasts. Candidate should be an energetic, experienced journalist who works well in an often-fast paced, deadline-oriented environment. Strong written, organization, communication and writing skills are a must as is a keen editorial judgment and ability to handle breaking news. Candidates must have knowledge of and demonstrate creative skills, editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws.

Essential Functions

Develops interesting story ideas using strong editorial judgment.
Assists in coordinating interviews and logistics for field crews.
Facilitates the news gathering process and ensures comprehensive coverage of all news stories across all of the platforms.
Develops enterprise story ideas consistent with the Entravision news brand.
Cultivates contacts important to news coverage in the market, including law enforcement.
Writes compelling stories for newscasts.
Calls sources and follows up on leads, identifying the most compelling video and sound.
Masters the station’s graphics system and uses all of the available information and media to craft compelling and accurate daily stories on-line and on air.
Works closely with fellow producers, anchors, reporters, and control room operators to ensure technically flawless newscasts.

Competencies

Multi-task in a dynamic, high pressure, deadline and content driven and technology-intensive environment.
Candidates must be able to read, write and speak Spanish fluently.
Strong proficiency in iNews preferred.
Self-Starter who knows how to craft news, sports, and weather stories from beginning to end.
Excellent written and oral communication.
Excellent People Skills.
Sound Judgment.
Strategic Thinking.
Strong Leadership.
Teamwork.

JOB EXPERIENCE

Required Education and Experience
- Experience in television news production or assignment desk operations.
- Strong writing, editing, and editorial judgment skills.
- Familiarity with newsroom systems such as Bitcentral and character generators.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
- Bilingual Spanish/English proficiency preferred.

REQUIREMENTS

Required Education and Experience

Live shot experience a must.
Solid social media experience and be well connected.
Demonstrated experience as an Associate Producer preferred.
Strong understanding of news gathering ethical and legal issues.
Genuine enthusiasm for work and a drive for excellence.

ADDITIONAL INFO

HOW TO APPLY

Apply at http://www.entravision.com/careers

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