Multiplatform Producer

About the Role

NBCUniversal’s Owned Television station in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, KXTX-TV, is seeking a skilled Multiplatform Producer to elevate streaming content and newscasts. The role develops and adapts content for production across linear, non-linear, web, podcast, social media, and digital products, and collaborates with managers to craft up-to-the-minute coverage. The right candidate is collaborative, capable of leading a team, and eager to explore new ways to reach audiences on every platform.

What You'll Do

• Work directly with the Executive Producer and Senior Producers in creating, developing, and implementing linear and non-linear news strategies.
• Produce daily newscasts, live special coverage, and other programs for all our platforms.
• Articulate and execute the distribution strategy for content and individual stories.
• Perform editing work needed in systems like Edius and Premiere Pro.
• Clearly communicate your vision to a team of writers, anchors, and field crews to deliver dynamic and accurate stories and segments.
• Develop an understanding of our streaming and non-linear products and consistently contribute to them.
• Work closely with directors, editors, and graphic artists to enhance the production value of your newscast.
• Contribute story ideas and take charge of daily coverage decisions for your newscast.
• Quickly adjust to late changes and be aggressive in breaking news coverage, regardless of the day or time.
• Work collaboratively with other departments for cross-promotion opportunities and strategy.
• Ability to fill in on general assignments per department scheduling needs or operational needs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Proven track record of boothing live events and newscasts.
• What We're Looking For
• Fluency in Spanish and English, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a daily newscast producer.
• Producing skills and strong Spanish news writing experience across multiple platforms, including script writing, news writing, and broadcast/digital production.
• Proven track record of boothing live events and newscasts.
• Intense familiarity and interest in current news events.
• Eligibility

Requirements

• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States; must be 18 years or older; external applicants must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered; must be willing to work in Fort Worth, TX; must have the ability to work any shift, any day of the week.
• Nice to Have
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience segment producing and/or generating content across multiple platforms is a plus.
• Knowledge of libel law and applicable FCC rules and regulations.
• Personal initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Displays a positive work ethic and a high degree of integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to create urgent, engaging, and conversational news copy and visuals under tight deadlines.
• Team player who is flexible and works well under pressure.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong English, reading, writing, and speaking.