Multimedia Journalist

Univision • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The News Department at TelevisaUnivision is looking for a Multimedia Journalist to join our team! The successful candidate should be proud of the commitment of serving our local community. 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 own story, and interact with the viewers through all the Univision media platforms.

Requirements

• 1-year newsroom experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• Excellent command of Spanish and English both written and verbal
• Applicant 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
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of iNews, video editing (such as Avid, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut), and file sharing systems preferred

Responsibilities

• Generating story ideas
• Making and maintaining contacts with community leaders, government officials, and local authorities
• Presenting reports in a clear, concise, objective manner
• Presenting enterprising stories and sweeps series ideas
• Gathering information, conducting interviews, shooting video, producing, reporting, and editing assigned stories daily
• Establishing Live shots as needed
• Posting video, pictures and stories to website, Facebook, and other social media outlets
• Maintaining strong familiarity with local, state, and national news and events across our coverage area
• Establishing and maintaining news contacts in the community
• Maintaining a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that works well with coworkers, supervisors, and the community at large
• Working independently while out in the field and under various weather elements

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