Digital Producer

Telemundo49 is looking for highly motivated bilingual Digital Producer to produce predominantly Spanish-language content for the Tampa, FL station’s various platforms. The Digital Producer will help with broadcast newsroom collaboration, write and produce several stories per day as well as manage Telemundo49.com social media accounts through consistent, engaging, and on-brand posts. This individual should have excellent writing, editing, and influencing skills

Produce breaking news events across multiple platforms by working with reporters in the field, the news assignment desk, and independent sources alike.
Create and write Spanish-language content from English language sources.
Manage production of articles, videos, and slideshows by making phone calls, verifying content on social media, and working with reporters in the field.
Produce breaking news events across multiple platforms by collaborating with the assignment desk, reporters, news staff, and independent sources
Curate the homepage and various other subsections.
Create multimedia content to enhance daily news coverage (i.e. video, live streams, slideshows)
Produce all news sections, including the homepage and contribute to local franchises.
Work with senior editors at Local Media’s national editorial center in Miami and New York.
Coordinate with news producers to cross-promote on-air and online content
Be an advocate for Telemundo49.com in the newsroom and beyond.
Quickly learn the site’s audience and write and distribute content based on this audience
Manage the social media strategy for Telemundo 49's social media accounts by posting relevant content throughout the day so that the voice, tone, and mix of content fits with the overall editorial strategy on-air and online and delivers on key metrics.
Monitor social media channels for breaking news and breaking sports news.
Engage with viewers who reach out through social media channels.
Abide by the ethical standards of the Telemundo Station Group when creating and producing content for all platforms.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Must be able to write for digital
Must have experience in a newsroom
Must be fluent in writing and speaking Spanish and English
Demonstrated knowledge of AP Style writing and guidelines.

Eligibility Requirements:

Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV and Demo Reel through www. nbcunicareers. com to be considered
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must be willing to work in Tampa, FL
Must be 18 years or older
Must be able to work overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed or required
Must accept Solutions as NBCUniversal’s Alternative Dispute Resolution program

Desired Characteristics:

Some experience as an editor, writer or producer at a news organization or blog that creates content under tight deadlines.
Exceptional communication skills
Knowledge of TV and web writing
Exceptional editorial skills: Ability to recognize stories with high potential for digital attention
Must have the desire to work in a creative, demanding, competitive environment
Experience in editing video for TV and web and other platforms.
Experience with WordPress VIP, SocialFlow, and push alert publishing tools a plus
Excellent news instincts with the ability to react decisively to breaking news, combined with the ability to write succinctly and with flair
Ability to work on multiple tasks and stories simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Understanding of the Central Florida area is considered a plus
Team player mentality