Telemundo News Producer - WFOX TV

Location: 

Jacksonville, FL, US, 32224

Location: FL-Jacksonville

Job Title:  Telemundo News Producer - WFOX TV

 

Position Overview

CMG is in search of a News Producer for its new Telemundo Jacksonville Spanish language newscast. The ideal candidate consistently crafts in-depth, fast-paced, memorable newscasts. You must be able to own breaking news inside newscasts. In addition, successful candidates must understand coverage on all platforms and are expected to help generate enterprise story ideas.  Collaboration with others is a must for this position, and candidates should be open to feedback and have a desire to grow in their role. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Bilingual with excellent Spanish writing skills
  • Research, write and edit news stories to ensure they meet quality and ethical standards
  • Create relevant, important and memorable newscasts 
  • Develop graphics for production by Design Department 
  • Write Opens, Stories, and Teases 
  • Assign stories to anchors, writers, and editors for scripting, production and timing 
  • Work closely with news team to create compelling news segments and maintain high production standards
  • Work in the Control Room during broadcast to oversee presentation and changes in format 
  • Understand and effectively use all platforms 
  • Ensure all news segments are produced and aired on time and often under tight deadlines

Minimum Qualifications

  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions 
  • Must stay abreast on current affairs and have a wide-range working knowledge and understanding of general interest subjects 
  • Strong writing and editing skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or University in Journalism or Communications preferred 
  • Previous experience in local TV news

About Cox Media Group 
CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visit www.coxmediagroup.com

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