Multimedia Journalist

TelevisaUnivision•San Jose, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

TelevisaUnivision’s News Department is seeking a Multimedia Journalist to cover news in San Jose and serve the local community. The role involves developing story ideas, building and maintaining contacts with community leaders, government officials, and local authorities, and presenting clear, concise, objective reports, enterprising stories, and sweeps-series ideas. The journalist works as a one-person band, independently completing stories from beginning to end by operating a camera, writing, and editing, and engaging viewers across TelevisaUnivision media platforms. The position reports to the News Director. The journalist gathers information, conducts interviews, shoots video, produces, reports, and edits assigned stories, establishes live shots as needed, and publishes video, photos, and stories to the website and social media under the direction of digital content producers. The role requires maintaining familiarity with local, state, and national news and working independently in the field and in varying weather conditions. The employee must be a member of or join SAG-AFTRA.

Requirements

At least one year of newsroom experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent written and verbal command of Spanish and English.
Ability to use newsroom computer systems and applications, including hardware and software.
High ethical and journalistic standards.
Advanced knowledge of field cameras, gear, and editing systems.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for up to eight hours without restrictions.
Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds for extended periods.
Must be a member of or join SAG-AFTRA.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in communications, journalism, or television broadcasting.
Knowledge of iNews, video editing software such as Avid, Adobe Premiere, or Final Cut, and file-sharing systems.

Responsibilities

Generate story ideas and present enterprising stories and sweeps-series ideas.
Build and maintain contacts with community leaders, government officials, local authorities, and other community members.
Present reports clearly, concisely, and objectively.
Gather information, conduct interviews, shoot video, produce, report, and edit assigned stories daily.
Establish live shots as needed.
Post video, pictures, and stories to the website, Facebook, and other social media outlets under the direction of digital content producers.
Maintain strong familiarity with local, state, and national news and events across the coverage area.
Work independently in the field, including under various weather conditions.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere through effective communication and behavior with coworkers, supervisors, and the community.
Join or maintain membership in SAG-AFTRA.