Company DescriptionWe create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including *** , *** News, MS *** , *** , *** Sports, *** , *** Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and *** , our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. *** Universal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast *** Universal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.
Job Description**** *** Utah is seeking a News Producer to join our award-winning team. The Producer will be responsible for successful coordination and execution of a newscast and other special programs as needed.
Responsibilities- Responsible for overall production, content, and every element of each newscast.
- Responsible for being a key communicator in the newsroom- talking with each person who will participate or provide content for that newscast (i.e. News Director, Managing Editor, anchors, Digital, MMJ's and production crews).
- Understand newscast mission, station priorities and be familiar with all the platforms.
- Create and publish stories in our website and social *** and OTT.
- Must select stories, understand all the elements, and design a newscast that achieves the daily goal.
- Knowledgeable on daily news events, awareness of past news events and know what news in the Utah market.
- Execute Live Shots and Satellite Remotes during live newscasts.
- Select, assign, write, and organize news stories. Write news scripts, headlines, teases and topicals.
- Respond to breaking news with urgency and accuracy.
- Coordinate and plan future community and social story development.
- Work with Reporters and Multi *** Journalists to improve story and presentation.
- Editing skills to edit video clips.
- Write digital articles and OTT content.
- Work closely with News Director and Managing Editor on story/sweeps planning and coordination.
- Contribute story ideas, participate in daily coverage decisions and editorial meetings.
- Leadership: take responsibility for own actions and take risks for the team and be a team player.
- Complete discrepancy reports with detail and accuracy to help prevent future problems.
- Understand and follow all *** Utah News and *** standards and ethics.
- Reports directly to the News Director.
QualificationsQualifications/Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Journalism.
- Minimum 2 years producer experience.
- Must be able to speak, read and write fluently in Spanish and must be able to speak, read and understand English.
- News judgment with solid ethical decision process.
- Ability to edit in news edition program (ie. Edius and Stratus)
- Excellent news judgment, creative ideas and writing skills a must.
- Be detail oriented, organized, and able to handle intense deadline pressure.
- Ability to pitch local stories and make contacts with the community
- Must be willing to work long hours, varying shifts (including nights and weekends) and report to work in emergencies depending on news coverage when necessary.
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
- Must be 18 years or greater.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www. *** to be consideredDesired Characteristics:• Leadership qualities
• Take an active role in selecting the stories of the day - come up with story ideas that reporters can turn in one day, create producer driven content to enhance our coverage of the big story and other stories that appear in the newscast.
• Anticipate problems and address them throughout the course of the shift, eliminate all factual/spelling/other errors that appear in the show. If a problem arises, address it im *** tely.
• Ability to resolve co *** ict.
• Bring creativity into every aspect of the newscast.
• Ability to perform under tight time deadlines
Additional Requirements: Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from *** Utah.
Additional Information *** Universal'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. *** Universal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.
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