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Job Description
The Noticiero Weekend Writer is responsible writing the daily copy for live newscasts recorded shows and special coverage. The candidate must have a strong editorial background and be able to copy edit correspondents scripts. The Writer is responsible for supporting producers in writing accurate information being informed on current events at the national level and around the world. Must be proficient in social media platforms and streaming.
Responsibilities:
- Assists producers in all writing of the daily newscasts including copy editing reporters scripts.
- Writes stories as assigned by producers including news briefs readers voiceovers vo/sots and anchor packages
- Applies solid news judgment that works along with the editorial line of the network.
- Writes and copy edits banners and graphics for the broadcast.
- Translates soundbites statements and texts from English to Spanish
- Assists producers and reporters with editorial and grammatical questions.
- Must have vast knowledge of social media platforms.
- Identifies and utilizes best video and sound bites for the stories assigned
- Works under the direct supervision of the managing and show producer.
- Writer is responsible for completing any other tasks as assigned by supervisor
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced deadline driven environment.
- Available to work weekends early mornings nights and holidays.
Qualifications :
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in journalism Communications or equivalent work experience
- Minimum 3 years of news writing experience
- Must be fully fluent in English and Spanish (both written and verbal)
- Minimum 1 year of working experience with iNews
Eligibility Requirements:
- Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through to be considered (job #:
- Must be willing to work in Miami Florida
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must have a valid drivers license.
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
- Must be covered by Solutions NBCUs Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
Desired Characteristics:
- Proven solid writing skills and editorial judgment
- Strong editorial knowledge
- Proven solid writing skills. Excellent grammar.
- Fully bilingual Spanish and English proficient.
- Proficient in INews and any other system for live news production
- Accustomed to working in a team and collaborating with all levels within the organization.
- Ability to work in a fastpaced environment.
- Experience creating digital video content in a newsroom is helpful.
- Willingness to work weekends early morning shift and have flexible hours for lastminute scheduling changes.
- Outside of the box thinker
Additional Information :
As part of our selection process external candidates may be required to attend an inperson interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversals 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.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
