Associate Producer and Editor - Temp

Univision communications inc; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

TelevisaUnivision is seeking an Associate Producer to join our sports/news production team in Chicago. Rate is $25.00/hour.

You will create and proof graphics in a live broadcast environment, manage timing, and coordinate with anchors and producers to ensure accurate, on-air content. Requirements include 3+ years in sports or news production with strong editorial judgment, bilingual English/Spanish, and proficiency with Word/Excel/Outlook; VizRt knowledge a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in sports or news production with emphasis on graphics.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and Outlook; VizRt knowledge is a plus.
• Strong editorial judgment and ability to multi-task in live broadcasts.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Create and proof graphics in iNews and graphics control room during live broadcasts.
• Ensure grammar, clarity and impact of graphics under tight deadlines.
• Coordinate across departments to deliver high-quality on-air content.
• Time content for shows/events, place sponsorships, and correct errors before air.

Skills

Graphic interpretation

Live production

Editorial judgment

Project management

Bilingual EN/ES

Communication

Organization

Deadline-driven

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

VizRt

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM:

TelevisaUnivision is seeking a talented Associate Producer to join our team! Rate: $25.00/H

YOUR DAY-DAY:

• Responsible for the creation of graphic elements in iNews which include written/visual content and statistics under tight deadlines in a live broadcast environment including but not limited to a control room
• Check and proof graphics for grammar, spelling, clarity and impact under tight deadlines during live productions
• Communicate effectively and clearly across departments to ensure the highest levels of execution and best on-air product
• Responsible for upholding the strongest levels of creativity and news judgment regarding graphics content produced
• Required to be in the control room during show/event pre-production and throughout air for assigned shows/events to time-out individual content within programs, create new graphic elements as necessary and correct any errors prior to air
• Ensure that the most complete feed information is communicated to the producer and talent of the production before air
• Place sponsorships in correct positions and execute during the event as stated by Sports Integrations department
• Responsible for gathering information and statistics and communicating all relevant information to anchors
• Make sure that all information received from correspondents is correctly spelled and accurate
• Responsible for participating in and assisting with any aspects of field production on site as required
• Confirm game formats and traffic logs are accurate for each production
• Ensure that promotions assigned to the production are aired

YOU HAVE:

• 3+ years of experience in sports or news production with an emphasis on graphic interpretation of news events preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Working knowledge of VizRt preferred
• Strong editorial judgment is a must along with the ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a live broadcast environment
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Bilingual English/Spanish; excellent verbal and writing capability in Spanish Language
• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States

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

About TelevisaUnivision

TelevisaUnivision is the world’s leading Spanish-language media company. Powered by the largest library of owned Spanish-language content and a prolific production capability, TelevisaUnivision is the top producer of original content in Spanish across news, sports and entertainment verticals. This original content powers all of TelevisaUnivision’s platforms, which include market-leading broadcast networks Univision, Las Estrellas, Canal 5 and UniMás, and a portfolio of 38 cable networks, which include TUDN, Galavisión, Distrito Comedia and TL Novelas. The company also operates the leading Mexican movie studio, Videocine, and owns and operates the largest Spanish-language audio platform in the U.S. across 35 terrestrial stations and the Uforia digital platform. TelevisaUnivision is also the owner of ViX, the largest Spanish-language streaming platform in the world. For more information, please visit televisaunivision.com.

Sobre TelevisaUnivision

TelevisaUnivision es la compañía líder de medios en español en el mundo. Impulsada por la biblioteca propia más grande de contenido en español y una alta capacidad de producción, TelevisaUnivision es el más grande productor de contenido para las verticales de noticias, deportes y entretenimiento. Este contenido original es lo que impulsa las plataformas de TelevisaUnivision, que incluyen las cadenas de transmisión líderes Univision, las estrellas, Canal 5, y UniMás, y un portafolio de 38 canales de televisión de paga, que incluyen TUDN, Galavisión, Distrito Comedia, y TL Novelas. La compañía además opera el estudio de producción cinematográfica líder en México, Videocine, y posee y administra las plataformas más grandes de audio en español en Estados Unidos en 35 estaciones y la plataforma digital Uforia. TelevisaUnivision también es propietaria de ViX, el servicio de streaming en español más grande del mundo. Para más información, por favor visita televisaunivision.com.