Content Producer, Telemundo Colorado

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Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description:

NBCUniversal’s Owned Television station in Denver, Colorado KDEN TV, is looking for a skilled content producer to help take our streaming content and newscasts to a new level.  

We are looking for someone who is passionate about news, loves breaking news and has a creative vision for crafting live programs. You will work closely with producers, to create innovative, up-to-the-minute content that resonates with our viewers. 

The ideal candidate loves to collaborate, wants to help lead a team, and is ready to take on new challenges to help us continue to grow. You will work closely with our streaming products and help us continue to find new ways to reach our audience no matter what platform they are on.  

Responsibilities: 

• Takes initiative in story selection, with strong awareness of local and national news and current events.
• Pitches relevant and compelling story ideas for daily newscasts.
• Applies strong news judgment to identify stories that matter to our community and resonate with our viewers.
• Select, assign, write, and organize news stories. Write headlines, teases, and reporter lead-ins.
• Write new scripts, promotional teasers, headlines and topicals.
• Contribute story ideas, participate in daily coverage decisions and editorial meetings.
• Assist in the overall production, content, and elements of each newscast.
• Collaborate with news producers, managers and photographers across the group to conceptualize, write, edit, and produce Telemundo news specials and packages based on either breaking or pre-planned stories
• Communicate with news producers, assignment editors and managers across the division regarding local story development, progress in the field and/or breaking news stories.
• Gather information, conduct interviews, shoot videos, write, edit and report assigned stories
• Generate video, images and/or information for our digital and social media platforms

Eligibility Requirements:

• Fluency in Spanish and English, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal designated worksite (Centennial, Colorado).
• Willingness to travel and work outside standard hours, and on weekends with short notice.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must accept Solutions as NBCUniversal's Dispute Resolution Program.

Desired:

• Ability to write, edit, produce and gather content under heavy deadline pressure, without compromising accuracy or credibility.
• Significant experience in a news environment.
• Strong journalistic skills.
• Strong Video Editing skills.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail.
• Proven excellent interpersonal skills combined with a strong sense of how to visually tell a compelling story desired.
• Knowledge and understanding of various media platforms, including broadcast, web and mobile.
• Strong computer skills, with basic understanding of multi-media file formats.
• A pioneering spirit with the desire to learn emerging technologies.
• Passion to develop and present story ideas.
• Actively involved in the local community with an authentic understanding of and ability to represent the local viewer.
• Ability to create urgent, engaging, and conversational news copy and visuals under tight deadlines.
• Team player with flexibility and composure to manage breaking news, shifting priorities, and high-pressure situations with professionalism and speed
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

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: $50,000 - $60,000 (based on experience)

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 [email protected].