Multimedia Journalist

TelevisaUnivision•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The News Department at N+ Univision Chicago is seeking a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) committed to serving the local community. The MMJ gathers, shoots, and edits their own material, researching, developing, writing, shooting, and editing stories on deadline for recorded or live newscasts. The role crafts compelling stories through creative shots, engaging visuals, and strong storytelling for on-air and online audiences. The journalist builds relationships with community leaders, government officials, and local authorities, presents reports clearly, concisely, and objectively, and proposes enterprising stories and sweeps series. The position requires independent, end-to-end reporting as a “one-person band,” as well as interaction with viewers across Univision media platforms. The MMJ reports to the News Director and works in the field under varying weather conditions. This position requires the employee to be a member of or join SAG-AFTRA.

Requirements

At least 2 years 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 8 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 multimedia, journalism, or television broadcasting.
Knowledge of iNews, video editing, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Creative Cloud, and file-sharing systems.

Responsibilities

Gather information, conduct interviews, shoot video, produce, report, and edit assigned stories daily.
Research, develop, write, shoot, and edit stories on deadline for recorded or live newscasts.
Create compelling stories with creative shots, engaging visuals, and effective storytelling for on-air and online audiences.
Post videos, pictures, and stories to websites, Facebook, other social media outlets, and streaming platforms.
Maintain familiarity with local, state, and national news and events across the coverage area.
Establish and maintain news contacts in the community.
Present reports in a clear, concise, and objective manner and develop enterprising story and sweeps-series ideas.
Work independently in the field, including under varying weather conditions.
Communicate and behave in a manner that supports a positive work atmosphere with coworkers, supervisors, and the community.
Interact with viewers through Univision media platforms.