Anchor & Multimedia Journalist

Univision • Chicago, IL

22d • $82,000 - $87,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The News Department at TelevisaUnivision in Chicago is looking for an Anchor/MMJ to join our team! The successful candidate should be proud of the commitment to serving our local community. This role will anchor weekend newscast and work as MMJ during the week, gathering, shooting, and editing own material.

The Anchor/MMJ will research, enterprise, develop, write, shoot and edit stories on deadline for recorded or live newscasts. MMJ will be responsible for reporting, and at times anchoring, for Sunday 5pm/10pm newscast as well as any other assigned newscast as needed. MMJ contributes to special features and stories as well as participates in coordinating coverage of major stories, breaking news, and specials. You will be responsible for generating story ideas, as well as making and maintaining contacts with community leaders, government officials, and local authorities. You will present reports in a clear, concise, objective manner; as well as present enterprising stories and sweeps series ideas. You are a team player with solid news judgment and must be a “one-person band” to complete a story from beginning to end. You must be able to work independently with the camera, write, edit your own story, and interact with the viewers through all the Univision media platforms. You will report to VP of News.

Requirements

• 2-year newsroom experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Excellent command of Spanish and English both written and verbal.
• Applicants must be able to use newsroom computer systems and applications (both hardware/software).
• High ethical and journalistic standards.
• Advanced knowledge in the use of field cameras, gear and editing systems.
• A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Ability to sit, stand and walk for up to (8) hours without restrictions.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds for extended periods of time.
• This position will require the employee to be a member or join SAG-AFTRA.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred (i.e., multimedia, journalism, television broadcasting).
• Previous experience as an anchor highly preferred.
• Knowledge of iNews, video editing (Adobe Premiere and Adobe creative cloud preferred), and file sharing systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather information, conduct interviews, shoot videos, produce, report, and edit assigned stories daily and establish Live shots as needed.
• Post videos, pictures and stories to websites, Facebook, and other social media outlets or streaming platforms.
• Maintain strong familiarity with local, state, and national news and events across our coverage area.
• Establish and maintain news contacts in the community.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that works well with coworkers, supervisors, and the community at large.
• Work independently while out in the field and under various weather elements.
• As an anchor participate in editorial meetings and editorial decisions.
• Write and edit stories written for the newscast.

Benefits

• PTO
• tuition reimbursement
• wellness and employee support programs
• 401K
• life and other insurance plans
• comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree