Producer

Univision Television Group, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

401K

Life and health insurance plans

Job summary

TelevisaUnivision’s Local News Department is looking for a News Producer to join our team and own our Sunday Morning Political show. The ideal candidate will have vision, solid news judgment, contacts, multitasking ability, and proficiency in social media.

You will plan, coordinate guests, direct the live broadcast, shape editorial voice, and supervise post-production. Strong newsroom experience in a Spanish-language environment and willingness to work flexible shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years minimum experience in producing live news in a medium to large TV market.
• Excellent and grammatically accurate written and verbal Spanish language skills.
• Experience in producing talk shows, interviews/panel shows, and news magazines is a plus.
• Experience engaging with a digital audience, storytelling and being social media/digital savvy.
• Ample knowledge of television production, news gathering equipment and computer systems required.
• High motivation and organizational skills.
• Bilingual ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet strict deadlines, and respond quickly to changes.
• Ability to work efficiently with limited supervision and flexible shifts including holidays, weekends, and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Produce a weekly political affairs program focused on delivering in-depth analysis of the week's most significant political developments.
• Research and develop timely and compelling segment ideas on local, national, and international political issues; book high-profile guests and expert commentators for in-studio and remote interviews.
• Lead the planning and editorial direction of the show across its weekly production cycle with strong storytelling and balanced coverage.
• Strategize and execute the show's multi-platform presence, adapting content for broadcast, web, and social media to increase audience reach.
• Coordinate all production elements, including live shots, Zoom interviews, and pre-recorded packages with directors, field reporters, and technical crews.
• Maintain relationships with political leaders, analysts, and community experts on key topics like immigration, elections, healthcare, and international affairs.
• Direct the live broadcast from the control room, manage pacing and transitions, and deliver a polished final product.
• Oversee post-production editorial decisions to ensure alignment with journalistic standards and program goals.
• Provide backup as a line producer for other newscasts as needed.

Skills

Spanish language

News production

Social media savvy

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Broadcast equipment

Job description

TelevisaUnivision’s Local News Department is looking for a News Producer to join our team! We are looking for a dynamic, creative producer who will own our Sunday Morning Political show. The ideal candidate will have vision, solid news judgement, contacts, ability to multitask and manage their time, and be proficient in all aspects of social media.

YOUR DAY-DAY: (aka Responsibilities)

Produce a weekly political affairs program focused on delivering in-depth analysis of the week's most significant political developments Research and develop timely and compelling segment ideas on local, national, and international political issues; work closely with on-air talent to coordinate the booking of high-profile guests and expert commentators for in-studio and remote interviews Lead the planning and editorial direction of the show across its weekly production cycle, ensuring thorough research, strong storytelling, and accurate, balanced coverage Strategize and execute the show's multi-platform presence, adapting content for broadcast, web, and social media to increase audience reach and engagement Coordinate all production elements, including live shots, Zoom interviews, and pre-recorded packages, by collaborating with directors, field reporters, and technical crews to ensure a polished final product Maintain strong relationships with political leaders, analysts, and community experts across key topics including immigration, elections, healthcare, policy, and international affairs Direct the live broadcast from the control room, managing pacing, transitions, and live elements to deliver a smooth, high-quality viewing experience Shape the program’s editorial voice and visual style, ensuring consistency with brand identity and relevance to the political news cycle Develop original, guest-driven segments and political storylines that provide depth, context, and diverse perspectives on the issues that matter most to viewers Use social media tools to promote the program, build audience engagement, and increase the visibility of featured segments and talent Oversee editorial decisions during post-production, ensuring all content aligns with journalistic standards and program goals Provide backup support as a line producer for other newscasts as needed, demonstrating versatility and a deep understanding of newsroom workflows.

YOU HAVE: (aka Qualifications)

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience 1-3 years minimum experience in producing live news in a medium to large TV market Excellent and grammatically accurate written and verbal Spanish language skills Experience in producing talk shows, interviews/panel shows, and news magazines is a plus Experience engaging with a digital audience, storytelling and being social media/digital savvy Ample knowledge of television production, news gathering equipment and computer systems required Ample knowledge of current events, with emphasis in local and regional movers and shakers High motivation and organizational skills Bilingual Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage breaking news situations, meet strict deadlines, and respond quickly to changes Ability to work efficiently with limited supervision Flexibility to various shifts, including holidays, weekends and evenings.

TelevisaUnivision believes that happy, well-balanced employees are key to a thriving culture. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO, tuition reimbursement, wellness and employee support programs, 401K, and various life and insurance plans. Additionally, our comprehensive health benefits package features 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.

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.