KRGV-TV

Associate News Producer (Bilingual)

KRGV-TV and Azteca Valle 5.2 in the beautiful Rio Grande Valley of South Texas, is currently
seeking: Associate News Producer - (Bilingual) FULL-TIME
We are looking for a motivated individual with a passion for news to assist the Producer with
writing, editing of scripts, building graphics, ensuring successful execution of live shots; the ability
to work well under pressure and deadlines; will perform other duties as assigned.
This position is a Full Time.
Qualifications & Duties:

 Candidate must be able to translate English to Spanish

 Candidate must have excellent AP style writing skills and work ethic

 Cover all aspects of the broadcast: news writing, editorial judgment, guest booking and
coordination of live shots as well as run teleprompter and may perform other reasonable
related duties as assigned.
 Knowledge of graphic design is a plus

 Ability to multitask and work under pressure: Production jobs have deadlines, an Associate
Producer needs to be able to meet the deadline even under pressure
 Conflict management: During production work, some conflict will arise, the Associate
Producer needs to be able to manage the conflict and provide effective solutions to the
issues
 Leadership skills: Individual must be able to work with little supervision and self-initiative

 Excellent communication skills: Must be able to communicate well with team members to
ensure successful broadcast.
 Flexibility: The working schedule of an Associate Producer is not standard. In fact, the
working hours are quite irregular and may often involve weekends or evenings depending
on the production. As this job is time-sensitive it may also require extra hours, so
flexibility is necessary for this position.

Requirements

 Must have had two years of college courses in communication or related field

 Candidate must be reliable and have good people skills as well as work any shift…
including nights, weekends or overnight
 Bilingual in English and Spanish required

 This position will assist the News Producer

KRGV-TV does not discriminate in its employment and personnel practices because of a person’s
race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual
orientation, or any other legally protected status. The Federal Communications Commission
specifically prohibits discriminatory employment practices.
Informing you and your organization of the above employment opportunity is an affirmative action
on our part to actively seek qualified minorities and women for our staff vacancies. Through your
assistance we want to insure that our employment opportunities are made known to members of
minority groups and to women.

Job Type: Full-time