Executive Producer

ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM: Univision Arizona is looking for an Executive Producer for our News Morning shows with a proven track record in broadcast and digital content creation. Will work on a variety of multi-platform projects for the news operation including both short and long form, live and taped shows and stories. Must be a “passionate” consumer of multi-platform content with a strong understanding of how to generate content that engages audiences. As Executive Producer you will strive for the team to produce original and exclusive content that drives the conversation. ABOUT YOU: Executive Producers are responsible for the overall quality control of productions. They are part of the team who are responsible to fulfill our promise of value and to protect the brand. YOUR DAY-DAY:

• Carry out Univision Arizona promise of value and oversee the daily execution of the morning shows. This candidate will be expected to recommend strategic updates based on data and research.
• Work closely with Univision Arizona digital multimarket team to ensure the platforms are updated with breaking news.
• Provide suggestions for expanded storytelling and/or bonus content that best serves audiences on all distribution platforms of Univision Arizona.
• Help lead daily editorial meetings for the Morning show with an eye toward developing comprehensive, insightful and balanced news coverage for each newscast.
• Provide leadership to all content creators by collaborating with them to create visually compelling, engaging content that resonates on all platforms.
• Manage breaking news of all kinds, including weather. This candidate must demonstrate an ability to adjust to ‘right now’ situations while helping producers adapt their rundowns and communicate changes to critical team members on all platforms.
• Carefully review all scripts and rundowns to ensure flow, accuracy, and balance.
• Always maintain the highest standards of Televisa Univision journalism, immediately bringing any reporting concerns to the News Director.
• Work with Univision Arizona leadership team on the overall editorial vision for the Morning show and Midday show programs.
• You manage all assignments and pitch approvals for a growing team of Producers and Reporters and Digital Content Creators.
• Help to hire and manage newsroom employees working on the production of the morning news shows
• Direct the daily editorial decision making and show production to deliver an informative, insightful, and well-rounded program.
• Ensure editorial content meets News Univision Arizona standards and practices.
• Must be attuned to cross-platform strategies to have brand consistency across broadcast and digital
• Must have a vision and develop strategies to ensure ratings success
• Other duties as assigned per the needs of the operation

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in journalism or a related field or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of news management experience in a medium/large market.
• Experience producing newscasts in a medium/large market
• Must be willing to work overnight & unpredictable hours based on coverage needs
• Ability to integrate digital platforms throughout all newscasts, using each platform to strengthen the others
• Experience covering politics and government
• Strong news judgement, and quick decision maker and creative thinker
• Effective coach and mentor to staff of all experience levels
• Ability to interact with multiple levels of management
• Able to make budgetary decisions
• Manage different levels of employees
• Desire to tackle special projects as requested by the News Director
• Fluent in Spanish and English

OUR BENEFITS: TelevisaUnivision believes that a happy, well-balanced employee is what makes our culture thrive. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO; tuition reimbursement; wellness and employee support programs; 401K; and life and other insurance plans. This is all in addition to our comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. #LI-ONSITE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 
TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to ensuring a diverse workforce by providing broad outreach to all qualified applicants regarding job vacancies at the station.  Organizations that regularly distribute information about employment opportunities to job seekers or provide employment referrals that wish to receive notices of our job vacancies may do so by contacting Human Resources. Please apply to:  https://corporate.televisaunivision.com/careers/ TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.