Associate Producer and Editor - Temp

TelevisaUnivision; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

TelevisaUnivision in Chicago is seeking an Associate Producer to join our team. This role focuses on creating graphics for live sports and news broadcasts using iNews, with tight deadlines in a fast-paced control room.

Candidates should have 3+ years in sports or news production, be fluent in English and Spanish, and be proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook, and VizRt. Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in sports or news production focusing on graphics interpretation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Bilingual English/Spanish; strong writing capability in Spanish.
• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Create graphic elements in iNews 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 across departments to ensure the highest levels of execution and best on-air product.
• Uphold the strongest levels of creativity and news judgment regarding graphics content produced.
• Be in the control room during show/event pre-production and air to time-out content within programs, create new graphics as necessary and correct errors prior to air.
• Ensure 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.
• Gather information and statistics and communicate all relevant information to anchors.
• Ensure information from correspondents is correctly spelled and accurate.
• Participate in and assist with field production on site as required.
• Confirm game formats and traffic logs are accurate for each production.
• Ensure promotions assigned to the production are aired.

Skills

Editorial judgment

Project management

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

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!

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.