Job Description

Story Producer, NBC and Telemundo San Diego

NBC 7 and Telemundo 20 San Diego is seeking a bilingual Story Producer to play a pivotal role in the daily execution of our multi-platform news strategy. This position combines elements of traditional linear TV production (research, writing and editing) with production for digital platforms. It requires a highly organized, detail-oriented, and creative individual to deliver impactful, timely, and engaging local news content across multiple platforms. The role combines editorial judgment, and hands-on content production within a fast-paced 24/7 news gathering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, research, write, and edit local news content, focusing on our brand pillars of breaking news, weather, consumer, investigative, and stories that impact our community.
• Write, edit, and publish stories, prepare pre-pro elements, text articles, video clips, packages, and digital elements.
• Collaborate with producers, reporters, and talent on both broadcast and digital platforms. Provide editorial feedback, critique production quality, and ensure content aligns with editorial standards and meets time constraints for on-air and digital delivery.
• Edit live event coverage or breaking news footage for quick turnaround, ensuring stories are engaging, visually compelling, and delivered under tight deadlines.
• Publish content across platforms, including broadcast, digital, social, streaming and emerging platforms.
• Optimize content for audience engagement, ensuring maximum reach and impact.
• Oversee the production and management of live video streams, ensuring seamless integration into our digital platforms. Occasionally, collaborate with reporters and talent to create original content for OTT channels.

Required Skills

• Fluency in Spanish and English, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
• At least 1 year of prior news editing experience in a professional medium to large sized broadcast market or digital environment or equivalent.
• Proficiency in multimedia tools for editing and publishing (e.g., video editing software, CMS platforms, social media tools).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, 24/7 news environment, managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Strong editing skills with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and produce polished content.

Eligibility Requirements

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through the site
• Must be willing to work in San Diego
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must have ability to work any of a 24x7 shift

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• This role is ideal for a dynamic and versatile media professional who thrives in a multi-faceted, high-energy environment and is passionate about delivering relevant, timely, and engaging local news content to a digital-first audience while maintaining high broadcast standards.
• Proven experience in digital media production, journalism, or content creation.
• A collaborative mindset and ability to work across teams and departments.
• Strong editorial judgment with the ability to produce clear, engaging, and accurate content.
• Demonstrated knowledge of AP Style writing and guidelines.
• Knowledge of San Diego city and regions and its political and social personalities.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices and digital content optimization.
• Experience in livestream production, podcasting, and OTT content management is a plus.

Additional Requirements

• Required On-Site : This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
• This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.
• Salary range: This is an hourly role. $60,000-$75,000

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's 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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

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