What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital News Producer position at MediaCo Holding, Inc.?
Company Overview
Estrella MediaCo is an award-winning Spanish-language multiplatform media company serving the vital U.S. Hispanic audience on video, audio, and digital platforms.
Estrella MediaCo’s national broadcast network EstrellaTV offers a unique aggregation of Spanish-language programming, including originals, topical entertainment, reality, news, and comedy. The company also operates and curates content for its four FAST channels and the EstrellaTV app.
Estrella MediaCo is also a leader in Spanish-language audio, including the nationally- syndicated Don Cheto Al Aire morning radio show.
Estrella MediaCo creates content that embraces the cultural diversity of our communities and celebrates and represents Latinos of all generations. Estrella MediaCo is the trade name of MediaCo Operations LLC.
Digital News Producer
Position Summary:
The Digital News Producer is responsible for managing an entire newscast, from gathering all elements (packages, VO’s, sound bites, copy stories, graphics) created throughout the day to construct a digital newscast that will enlighten and engage our viewing audience. Additionally, the Digital News Producer is responsible for directing the production and technical crew in the control room to ensure that the newscast is executed cleanly on air.
Responsibilities:
- Provide creativity, leadership, and vision for multiple digital newscasts.
- Oversee all news stories for accuracy, fairness, and grammar.
- Create rundowns that provides smooth composition and flow to the program.
- Write and edit copy and make sure the most impactful video is use for editing.
- Maintain ongoing communication with correspondents & national producers to help assess story angel, changes, and progression.
- Supervise control room staff and ensure all elements are executed cleanly on air.
Requirements:
- Demonstrated solid news judgement, strong working knowledge of national news.
- Excellent writing, editorial and producing skills.
- Ability to create compelling news stories with strong visual elements and consistent story flow.
- Ability to lead and supervise crew in the production process.
- Excellent organizational and attention to detail self-motivated with a desire and eye for continuous improvement and a passion to win.
- Ability to multi-task and work on multiple shows at a time, in a high pressure fast paced environment, with tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills; fully bilingual in English/Spanish.
- Communications or Journalism degree or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum 3 years’ prior work experience in Spanish language TV or digital productions.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be willing to work in Burbank, CA [no relocations]
- Must be willing to undergo a pre-employment background investigation
- Must have legal authorization to work in the United States
- Must be willing to work overtime, holiday or weekends on short notice
- Must possess a valid CA Drivers License with good driving record
- Must be 18 years or older.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Estrella MediaCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
