Executive Producer

ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM:

The Local NY News department at TelevisaUnivision is looking for an Executive Producer to join our team in Teaneck, NJ!

We are seeking a talented Executive Producer for multimedia content with a demonstrated history of success in both broadcast and digital content creation. This role oversees newsroom operations, directing news crews, and ensuring comprehensive coverage across all production aspects. We require a dynamic individual who is deeply immersed in multi-platform content consumption and possesses strong leadership skills to inspire teams and craft compelling content that resonates with audiences.

As an Executive Producer, you will spearhead the management of incoming news stories, encompassing information gathering, strategic planning, and seamless coordination of news coverage across all station platforms.

You will report to the VP, News.

ABOUT YOU:

You should be a creative thinker with strong leadership, planning and logistical skills, who knows how to develop contacts and sources, generate story ideas, move crews strategically, and communicate effectively under pressure. You must be passionate for News with the highest journalistic sense of ethics, able to deal with unforeseen obstacles and solve problems.

YOUR DAY-DAY:

• Monitor stories from diverse sources including government agencies, wire services, social media, and community groups.
• Organize logistics for live breaking news coverage and special events.

• Contribute daily story meetings by presenting a comprehensive list of potential news stories and collaborating with the News Director and Assistant News Director to formulate broadcast plans.

• Provide suggestions for expanded storytelling and/or bonus content that best serves audiences on all distribution platforms of Univision 41 New York
• Provide leadership to all content creators by collaborating with them to create visually compelling, engaging content that resonates on all platforms.
• Manage breaking news of all kinds, including weather.
• Adjust to ‘right now’ situations while helping producers adapt their rundowns and communicate changes to critical team members on all platforms.
• Assist in the development, planning, and follow-up of news stories.
• Coordinate assignments for photographers, reporters, and other staff to cover stories effectively.
• Oversee content sharing across social media platforms.
• Monitor local news websites and social platforms for emerging stories.
• Aid in verifying information related to stories: Fact checking
• Review and enhance reporter scripts for stories
• Review and update News rundown and scripts
• Manage the assignment desk, producers and editors’ team (schedules, functions, etc.)
• Perform additional duties as required.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of news management experience in a medium/large market.
• Experience producing newscasts in a medium/large market.
• Ability to integrate digital platforms throughout all newscasts, using each platform to strengthen the others.
• Experience covering politics and government.
• Proficiency in copy editing
• Strong news judgement, and quick decision maker and creative thinker
• Effective coach and mentor to staff of all experience levels
• Ability to interact with multiple levels of management.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.
• Ability to work overnight & unpredictable hours based on coverage needs.

Salary Range: $90,000 -108,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

OUR BENEFITS:

TelevisaUnivision believes that a happy, well-balanced employee is what makes our culture thrive. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO; tuition reimbursement; wellness and employee support programs; 401K; and life and other insurance plans. This is all in addition to our comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options.

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TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.