El Paso,TX
Entravision
DESCRIPTION
Job Description/Responsibilities: The News Producer is responsible for development and organization of the local newscasts including writing, story development and showcasing and will be responsible for overseeing the live broadcast and up to the minute editorial decisions. Candidates will work closely with the News Director, Assignment Editor, and MMJ’s to determine content needs. Qualified candidates will be key in enhancing content of the rundown with graphics, video, research and station branding. Other responsibilities include but not limited to being able to write clearly for multiple platforms, posting content to the station website, creation and execution of on air graphics and editing some video.
JOB EXPERIENCE
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. Candidate must have knowledge of and demonstrate creative skills, editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws.
REQUIREMENTS
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 writing and oral communication
Excellent people skills
Sound judgment
Strategic thinking
Strong leadership
Teamwork
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalist, Communications or a related field equivalent training and/or experience. 3 or more years’ experience in a Producer role within a true newsroom, non-college station
Live shot experience is 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
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a Full Time position, Monday through Friday. Must be able to work holidays as needed and the necessary hours to perform the duties as outlined above. Actual hours and schedule may vary.
Supervisory Responsibility
Reports directly to the New Director
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
ADDITIONAL INFO
Entravision Communications Corporation participates in the E-Verify system operated by the US Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration and will use E-Verify to confirm work eligibility for all new hire employees.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should apply online at entravision.com Entravision is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.