Producer

11 Months ago • 1-3 Years • Product Management

Job Summary

Job Description

TelevisaUnivision's Local News Department is seeking a News Producer to lead their Sunday Morning Political show. The role involves producing a weekly political affairs program with in-depth analysis, researching and developing compelling segment ideas, and booking high-profile guests. The producer will direct the show's editorial direction and multi-platform presence, adapting content for broadcast, web, and social media. Responsibilities include coordinating production elements, maintaining relationships with political experts, directing live broadcasts, shaping the program's editorial voice and visual style, developing guest-driven segments, and overseeing editorial decisions during post-production. Backup support for other newscasts is also required.
Must have:
  • Produce weekly political affairs program
  • Research and develop segment ideas
  • Lead editorial direction and multi-platform presence
  • Coordinate production elements
  • Maintain relationships with political experts
  • Direct live broadcast
  • Shape program's editorial voice and visual style
  • Develop original segments and storylines
  • Use social media to promote program
  • Oversee editorial decisions
  • Provide backup line producer support
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
  • 1-3 years producing live news
  • Excellent written/verbal Spanish
  • Social media/digital savvy
  • Knowledge of TV production/news gathering
  • Knowledge of current events
  • High motivation and organizational skills
  • Bilingual
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work with limited supervision
  • Flexibility to work various shifts
Good to have:
  • Experience in producing talk shows
  • Experience in interviews/panel shows
  • Experience in news magazines
Perks:
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Wellness programs
  • Employee support programs
  • 401K
  • Life insurance
  • Insurance plans
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Medical coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage

Job Details

TelevisaUnivision’s Local News Department is looking for a News Producer to join our team! We are looking for a dynamic, creative producer who will own our Sunday Morning Political show. The ideal candidate will have vision, solid news judgement, contacts, ability to multitask and manage their time, and be proficient in all aspects of social media.

YOUR DAY-DAY: (aka Responsibilities)

  • Produce a weekly political affairs program focused on delivering in-depth analysis of the week's most significant political developments
  • Research and develop timely and compelling segment ideas on local, national, and international political issues; work closely with on-air talent to coordinate the booking of high-profile guests and expert commentators for in-studio and remote interviews
  • Lead the planning and editorial direction of the show across its weekly production cycle, ensuring thorough research, strong storytelling, and accurate, balanced coverage
  • Strategize and execute the show's multi-platform presence, adapting content for broadcast, web, and social media to increase audience reach and engagement
  • Coordinate all production elements, including live shots, Zoom interviews, and pre-recorded packages, by collaborating with directors, field reporters, and technical crews to ensure a polished final product
  • Maintain strong relationships with political leaders, analysts, and community experts across key topics including immigration, elections, healthcare, policy, and international affairs
  • Direct the live broadcast from the control room, managing pacing, transitions, and live elements to deliver a smooth, high-quality viewing experience
  • Shape the program’s editorial voice and visual style, ensuring consistency with brand identity and relevance to the political news cycle
  • Develop original, guest-driven segments and political storylines that provide depth, context, and diverse perspectives on the issues that matter most to viewers
  • Use social media tools to promote the program, build audience engagement, and increase the visibility of featured segments and talent
  • Oversee editorial decisions during post-production, ensuring all content aligns with journalistic standards and program goals
  • Provide backup support as a line producer for other newscasts as needed, demonstrating versatility and a deep understanding of newsroom workflows

YOU HAVE: (aka Qualifications)

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
  • 1-3 years minimum experience in producing live news in a medium to large TV market
  • Excellent and grammatically accurate written and verbal Spanish language skills
  • Experience in producing talk shows, interviews/panel shows, and news magazines is a plus
  • Experience engaging with a digital audience, storytelling and being social media/digital savvy
  • Ample knowledge of television production, news gathering equipment and computer systems required
  • Ample knowledge of current events, with emphasis in local and regional movers and shakers
  • High motivation and organizational skills
  • Bilingual
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage breaking news situations, meet strict deadlines, and respond quickly to changes
  • Ability to work efficiently with limited supervision
  • Flexibility to various shifts, including holidays, weekends and evenings

TelevisaUnivision believes that happy, well-balanced employees are key to a thriving culture. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO, tuition reimbursement, wellness and employee support programs, 401K, and various life and insurance plans. Additionally, our comprehensive health benefits package features medical, dental, and vision coverage options.

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TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.

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About The Company

TelevisaUnivision is the world’s leading Spanish-language media company. Powered by the largest library of owned Spanish-language content and a prolific production capability, TelevisaUnivision is the top producer of original content in Spanish across news, sports andentertainmentverticals. This original content powers all of TelevisaUnivision’s platforms, which include market-leading broadcast networks Univision, Las Estrellas, Canal 5 and UniMás, and a portfolio of 38 cable networks, which include TUDN, Galavisión, Distrito Comedia and TL Novelas. The company also operates the leading Mexican movie studio, Videocine, and owns and operates the largest Spanish-language audio platform in the U.S. across 35 terrestrial stations and the Uforia digital platform. TelevisaUnivision is also the owner of ViX, the largest Spanish-language streaming platform in the world.

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