Job Description

Telemundo 33 KCSO Sacramento is seeking a Local News Producer to join our newsroom. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong editorial judgment, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to produce accurate, engaging, and impactful live newscasts for our Northern California audience.

This position requires a producer who can manage breaking news and severe weather coverage, communicate a clear editorial vision, and execute content decisions efficiently under tight deadlines. The Local News Producer reports to the Executive Producer and plays a key role in the daily success of our newscasts. Accuracy and journalistic integrity are essential functions of this role.

Essential Responsibilities

• Select, research, and write content for live newscasts, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and strong storytelling
• Collaborate with reporters to develop, structure, and refine news stories
• Coordinate editorial and creative vision with anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff
• Oversee assigned newscasts, including breaking news and significant weather events
• Live‑time newscasts and make real‑time editorial adjustments as needed
• Ensure content reflects Telemundo 33’s commitment to serving the Sacramento and Northern California communities

Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish and English , with exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
• Minimum of two (2) years of news producing experience
• Prior newsroom experience required
• Strong writing, copy‑editing, and editorial decision‑making skills
• Ability to manage multiple crews, responsibilities, and deadlines simultaneously
• Experience summarizing complex or developing information into clear, audience‑friendly storytelling
• Creative presentation skills with the ability to maximize video, graphics, and live elements
• Demonstrated commitment to the highest journalistic standards, ethics, and accuracy
• Bilingual Spanish/English newsroom experience preferred
• Ability and willingness to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and during breaking news situations
• Schedule flexibility is required to meet operational and breaking‑news needs

Additional Requirements:

• Required On-Site : This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
• This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $70,304- $100,00 annually

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.