Multimedia Journalist & Producer

Univision•San Antonio, TX

22h

About The Position

Univision Texas Central is seeking a motivated, competitive, news-focused Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) and Producer to contribute to a fast-paced, collaborative newsroom serving Hispanic communities. This hybrid role combines newscast production with original story development and independent field reporting. The person in this role may also serve as an on-camera journalist, delivering live and pre-recorded reports and covering breaking news for broadcast and digital platforms. They must be able to shift between producing behind the scenes and reporting on camera as newsroom needs change. The newsroom values ownership, accountability, collaboration, curiosity, initiative, open communication, receptiveness to feedback, and a solutions-oriented approach. Producers are expected to participate actively in identifying stories, developing sources, verifying information, advancing coverage, and responding to breaking news. The role calls for strong editorial instincts, adaptability, and a team-first commitment to collective newsroom success. The position produces news content for broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms; develops stories relevant to audiences in San Antonio, Austin, and surrounding communities; and supports assignment desk, production, and field reporting responsibilities as priorities require. Field reporting may be performed independently, including without an assigned photographer or additional reporting support. The position requires proficiency in Spanish and the ability to communicate and research effectively in English, as well as schedule flexibility that may include early mornings, overnights, weekends, and holidays. Local travel and work in indoor and outdoor environments may be required. The role may involve operating and transporting news-gathering equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Strong news judgment and demonstrated passion for local journalism and community-focused storytelling.
Experience in television news production, multimedia journalism, reporting, or a related newsroom environment.
Strong writing, research, interviewing, and fact-checking skills.
Ability to independently research, shoot, write, edit, and deliver complete multimedia news stories for broadcast and digital platforms.
Strong on-camera presentation skills, including confidently delivering live reports, pre-recorded standups, and breaking news updates.
Ability and willingness to work independently in the field, including reporting without an assigned photographer or additional support when necessary.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to balance responsibilities and meet tight deadlines.
Proactive, competitive mindset and initiative to identify, develop, and pursue stories without waiting for direction.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams and newsroom functions.
Team-first mentality, openness to feedback, adaptability, accountability, and commitment to collective success.
Proficiency in Spanish, including strong written and verbal communication skills, and ability to communicate and research effectively in English.
Commitment to factual accuracy, fairness, balanced reporting, ethical journalism, and editorial integrity.
Flexibility and willingness to move among production, assignment desk work, and independent field reporting based on editorial priorities.
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to perform newsroom and field-reporting responsibilities, including operating and transporting news-gathering equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments and travel locally for field reporting and other newsroom assignments as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience producing local television newscasts and independently reporting as an MMJ.
Proficiency with newsroom production systems such as iNews or comparable platforms.
Experience operating professional video cameras, field audio equipment, and mobile reporting tools, and using nonlinear editing software.
Strong understanding of live news production, rundown management, and control room coordination.
Experience with digital-first storytelling, social media publishing, and streaming news content.
Familiarity with Central Texas communities and issues affecting Hispanic and Spanish-speaking audiences.
Demonstrated ability to develop exclusive stories, cultivate sources, and generate enterprise reporting.
Experience covering breaking news, severe weather, elections, and other major local events.
Degree in journalism, communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

Produce compelling, accurate, visually engaging newscasts and news content for broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms.
Identify, pitch, research, and develop original stories relevant to Hispanic audiences in San Antonio, Austin, and surrounding communities.
Shift among newscast production, assignment desk responsibilities, and independent field reporting according to newsroom priorities and operational needs.
Monitor developing news, identify coverage opportunities, gather and verify information, follow up on leads, and help advance stories throughout the day.
Evaluate story relevance, urgency, impact, and audience engagement potential using sound editorial judgment.
Report independently from the field as assigned, including researching, conducting interviews, gathering video and sound, writing scripts, editing packages, and producing complete news stories.
Deliver live and pre-recorded on-camera reports for newscasts and digital platforms, including breaking news, developing stories, and enterprise reporting.
Build and organize rundowns, write scripts, develop story treatments, and execute creative showcasing elements for newscasts.
Develop and maintain relationships with community members, public officials, organizations, and other sources.
Monitor news wires, scanners, social media, competing outlets, and other reliable sources for breaking and developing stories.
Coordinate with assignment editors, reporters, photographers, anchors, producers, and digital teams on news gathering, communication, and execution.
Take initiative during breaking news and severe weather coverage, adapting to changing circumstances and supporting newsroom needs in the field or control room.
Advance stories through additional interviews, new angles, accountability questions, and meaningful follow-ups.
Create platform-appropriate digital content, including short-form videos, social media updates, and other multimedia storytelling elements.
Communicate editorial developments, pending follow-ups, and coverage needs clearly and promptly across shifts.
Contribute story ideas, perspectives, and solutions in editorial meetings.
Take assigned work from beginning to end, maintaining accuracy, meeting deadlines, communicating challenges, and following through on commitments.
Support other newsroom functions when editorial priorities or breaking news require it.
Uphold accuracy, fairness, ethical journalism, and editorial integrity across platforms.
Perform other duties as assigned.