With over 62 million Hispanics, the United States is the second largest Spanish-speaking country in the world! Telemundo is the Spanish-language home of the Super Bowl, Olympics, FIFA World Cup, and high-profile programming and news. We connect our advertising partners to the buying power of this audience, while serving and celebrating the vibrant Hispanic communities where we serve.
SagamoreHill Broadcasting and WXSL are seeking an experienced and passionate Associate Producer to join St. Louis’ first Spanish-language newscast! The position is based in St. Louis, Missouri.
Responsibilities:
• Collaborates closely with the News Director to develop newscasts and local programming
• Ensures all news videos, scripts, and segments are organized and executed in the correct broadcast order
• Gathers information and pitches story ideas to support the development of news content and scripts
• Communicates effectively with the News Director, on-air talent, editors, and production staff to ensure cohesive coverage
• Prepares and delivers in-house stories on-air as needed
• Plays an active role in writing and editing newscasts
• Writes stories, intros, leads, and related content for broadcast and digital platforms as required
• Participates in daily editorial meetings and contributes to coverage and programming decisions
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, television broadcasting or related field
• Newsroom Experience
• Demonstrates strong news judgment and editorial decision-making skills
• Excellent verbal and writing skills in Spanish and English
• Strong storytelling skills
• The ideal candidate must be able to work effectively with others in a team environment
• Ability to participate in community and public events as requested by the station
• Must be able to work well under pressure to meet deadlines
• High ethical and journalistic standards
• Able to meet tight deadlines, prioritize assignments, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Able to respond quickly and effectively to breaking news situations
• Must be willing to work long hours, varying shifts (including nights and weekends) and report to work in emergencies depending on news coverage when necessary
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must have a valid driver’s license
Benefits:
• 401(K)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time-Off
• Holidays
Apply:
For immediate consideration, please send cover letter and resume to gjaimes@telemundokc.com.
