Multimedia Journalist, Telemundo Arizona

NBCUniversal•Phoenix, AZ

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Telemundo Arizona seeks an individual with a comprehensive understanding of television news production, outstanding writing and verbal communication skills, and on-camera live reporting. Individuals must also know about Dalet, iNews, non-linear editing systems, and camera operation.

Requirements

Minimum one year of experience shooting with HD Cam.
Minimum one year of experience working with film or video lighting.
Minimum three years of experience as a reporter in a Spanish top 10 broadcast television market.
Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and the web-based programs.
Possess an elevated level of motivation with a strong belief in creative ideas, plus the skills and confidence to express them.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
Thorough understanding of the current broadcast and digital media landscape.
Ability to ad-lib and improvise effortlessly in diverse types of on-air situations.
Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) required for written and verbal.
A prominent level of skill and proficiency in the Spanish language is essential.
Excellent driving record and active driver’s license.
Willingness to work weekends with short notice; night and weekend work is frequent.
Must be willing to work in Phoenix, AZ.
Must be willing to submit to a background investigation.
Must be 18 years or older.
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
The position requires traveling.

Nice To Haves

Dalet
iNews
non-linear editing systems
camera operation
Assist producer in setting up sources, finding and executing enterprise news investigations, and building and maintaining a strong list of story ideas.

Responsibilities

Manage shooting, writing, and editing daily stories and gather material to contribute to building the rundown.
Set up, run, and manage live shots independently.
File stories for our OTT (Over the Top) Platforms.
Write, produce, and present fair and correct news and feature stories.
Keep information on news events locally and nationally.
Develop and keep a network of contacts supplying access to exclusive stories.
Investigate information to show facts and find the truth.
Gather information on newsworthy events and write, produce, and present fair, correct, and unbiased news stories as assigned.
Handle supplying on-air news in the studio and frequent field shoots.
Draft stories, headlines, and news updates for television, online, and digital platforms.
Write, produce, and present fair, correct, and unbiased news stories as assigned through the creative use of the video camera and proficient lighting and editing skills.
Abide by NBC Telemundo news policies and guidelines.
Present newscasts to the viewer in a professional manner.
Responsible for presenting breaking news to viewers during live and outside regularly scheduled newscasts.
Keep up with current events and news in our state.
Help the producer set up sources, find and execute enterprise news investigations, build, and maintain a strong list of story ideas on a year-round basis, both long-term, deeper-digging stories and quicker turns, document acquisition, and paper trails.
Send daily to the assignment desk an email with at least three-enterprise story proposals.
Make phone calls to set up interviews. These calls may happen outside of regular working hours.
Work cooperatively as a team member under tight daily deadlines.
Gather news information and prepare for presentation on the newscast and all digital platforms.
Take part in community and station events, acting as emcees and/or hosts as requested by the station from time to time.
Respond quickly to breaking news and take directions from and interact with the assignment desk, producers, reporters, anchors, and production control room personnel.
Keep technical equipment in optimal operating conditions, including cameras and lighting gear.