News Producer Weekend - El Paso

Entravision; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Entravision is seeking a Weekend News Producer for El Paso. You will develop and organize local newscasts, write stories, manage graphics, and oversee live broadcasts.

You’ll work closely with the News Director, Assignment Editor and MMJs to ensure timely, accurate, and engaging coverage across platforms. The ideal candidate has a journalism background, strong editorial judgment, and experience producing in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications or related field.
• 3+ years’ experience in a Producer role within a true newsroom.
• Live shot experience required.
• Solid social media experience and strong online/offline storytelling.
• Professional editorial judgment and knowledge of journalism ethics.

Responsibilities

• Develop compelling story ideas with strong editorial judgment.
• Coordinate interviews and logistics for field crews.
• Oversee the live broadcast and editorial decisions for the rundown.
• Write clear scripts for TV and online platforms.
• Create and edit on-air graphics and post content to station sites.
• Collaborate with News Director, Assignment Editor, MMJs and anchors.

Skills

Spanish fluency

News writing

Editorial judgment

Story development

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism

Tools

iNews

Job description

About Entravision

Entravision is a leading global advertising, media and ad-tech solutions company connecting brands to consumers by representing top platforms and publishers. Our service portfolio enables high-performance campaigns while using highly competitive audience reach, cutting-edge mobile programmatic solutions, machine-learned bidding algorithms and demand-side platforms on a global scale.

In the US, Entravision is a leader in Hispanic marketing & media solutions serving both local and national Clients for more than 25 years. Our unique portfolio includes primarily Spanish language TV & Radio broadcast assets across 35 markets, an exclusive audio network & streaming platform, and a robust mix of curated digital & social media content solutions.

News Producer Weekend - El Paso

El Paso, TX | Full Time

Summary

The News Producer is responsible for development and organization of the local newscasts including writing, story development, showcasing and responsible for overseeing the live broadcast and up to the minute editorial decisions. Candidates will work closely with the News Director, Assignment Editor and MMJs 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 are 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.

Skills and Abilities

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. Candidates must have knowledge of and demonstrate creative skills, editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws.

Essential Functions

• 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 written and oral communication.
• Excellent People Skills.
• Sound Judgment.
• Strategic Thinking.
• Strong Leadership.
• Teamwork.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications or a related field or equivalent training and /or experience. 3 or more years’ experience in a Producer role within a true newsroom, non-college station.
• Live shot experience 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 schedule and hours may vary.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Reports directly to News Director. 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.

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.

Entravision Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage women and minorities to apply.