Anchor/Reporter, Telemundo T47 New York
About The Position
Telemundo 47 New York (WNJU), part of NBCUniversal Local, is seeking a versatile and dynamic Anchor/Reporter to join our award-winning newsroom. This role is ideal for a journalist who excels both at the anchor desk and in the field, with the ability to deliver compelling storytelling across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms. The Anchor/Reporter will anchor newscasts and special coverage as assigned while also serving as a general assignment and enterprise reporter. The successful candidate will be a strong storyteller, confident live performer, and skilled journalist who can break news, develop original content, and connect with the diverse communities of the New York Tri-State area.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Broadcasting, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
- Minimum of 3-5 years of television news experience as an anchor, reporter, or anchor/reporter.
- Fluency in Spanish (written and verbal) required; bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English preferred
- Strong on-air presentation, live reporting, and interviewing skills
- Exceptional writing, storytelling, and editorial judgment
- Demonstrated ability to cover breaking news and perform effectively under deadline pressure
- Experience developing enterprise stories and cultivating sources
- Proficiency with digital, streaming, and social media platforms
- Ability to work independently in the field and collaboratively within a newsroom environment
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel throughout the New York Tri-State area for assignments
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours during major news events
- Must be willing to join SAG-AFTRA
Nice To Haves
- Strong connection to and understanding of the Hispanic communities served by Telemundo 47.
- General market reporting experience preferred
- Polished on-air presence with the ability to build audience trust and credibility
- Proven ability to transition seamlessly between anchoring and field reporting responsibilities
- Experience with investigative, consumer, political, or community-focused reporting
- Strong social media and audience engagement skills
- Demonstrated ability to generate original story ideas and consistently deliver impactful content
- Collaborative, team-oriented approach with a positive work ethic
- Passion for local journalism and serving the community through meaningful storytelling
Responsibilities
- Anchor regularly scheduled newscasts, breaking news coverage, and special programming
- Report from the field, delivering live shots, interviews, and packaged stories for daily newscasts and digital platforms
- Develop, research, write, and produce enterprise stories that inform and engage viewers
- Contribute original story ideas and participate actively in editorial meetings
- Cover breaking news, severe weather, major events, and community-impact stories
- Write and edit content for television, streaming, digital, and social media platforms
- Build and maintain a strong network of community sources and contacts
- Collaborate closely with producers, assignment editors, photographers, anchors, and digital teams to produce high-quality journalism
- Represent WNJU at community events, station initiatives, and public appearances as assigned
- Uphold NBCUniversal's journalistic standards, ethics, and commitment to accuracy
Benefits
- Must be covered by Solutions, NBCUniversal's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
