Job Description

The Executive Producer is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the assigned daily show. The ideal candidate can work in a fast paced, entertainment/news environment and possesses a strong leadership, journalistic background.

Job Duties:

• Leads the production team, including producers and writers from the development phase through the end of the project
• Supervises correspondents’ scripts and sends revisions
• Generates ideas for stories and coverage
• Works collectively to execute and implement new trainings for the entertainment team
• Works closely with Executives across the Entertainment Division and other departments, as needed
• Works closely with digital team to create new content, cross promote stories and special projects
• Coaches and develops current and aspiring producers
• Builds and maintains a positive environment with team
• Responsible for effectively and efficiently solving problems related to production and programming issues
• Facilitates the necessary approvals, materials, and information to the Telemundo departments including Human Resources, EHS, Finance, Programming, Marketing, Ad Sales, and Digital Teams
• Ensures that all work is done under the technical guidelines and operations procedures of Telemundo News’ infrastructure and adheres to EHS/OSHA regulations and procedures
• Participates in compliance processes, helps keep production costs in balance, overtime costs, in partnership with Finance, and the Production teams
• Follows policies, applicable laws, and regulations to protect his/her own health and safety as well as that of other workers, the public, and the environment
• Works under the direct supervision of the VP, Entertainment & Content and is responsible for completing any other tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Must have knowledge of Hispanic morning show audience, the challenges presented by this particular time period and the kind of stories that viewers find interesting and compelling
• Minimum of 10 years' experience working in television production and development within Spanish Language market.
• Track record in production and/or program content development.
• Experience in the entertainment production process, including production costs, timelines, and production cycles.
• Must be willing to work breaking news, early morning, overnight and weekend shifts

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced, dead-line driven environment
• The ideal candidate will have passion, creativity, and strong organizational skills
• Must be a self-starter, be highly proactive; and have a strong editorial voice both in the editorial meetings and in the newsroom
• Must have strong knowledge of show production; be able to showcase using content and graphics; and be able to execute the vision of the television station consistently in the newscast
• Must have strong writing and storytelling skills, as well as a strong ability to copy edit reporter scripts
• Must have a strong understanding and ability to incorporate the web into daily coverage
• The ideal candidate is a natural leader

Additional Requirements:

• This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.