Multimedia Journalist Telemundo Tampa, FL

NBCUniversal • Tampa, FL

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Multimedia Journalist is responsible for shooting, writing & editing news stories on a daily basis for station’s newscasts, recorded programs and/or other live, station broadcasts – either in the studio or out on location. This role works directly with News Producers on story ideas and development, and presents completed stories that are accurate, journalistically sound, fair and balanced. The journalist will also report Live during newscasts and breaking news as needed, either in studio or out in the field, coordinate, organize, conduct and video-record interviews, and develop on-going “sweeps” and “special series” stories. Additionally, the Multimedia Journalist represents Telemundo in community related events and builds relationships with the community and contacts for developing story leads.

Requirements

• BA or BS in Journalism or related field
• At least two years reporting, shooting, writing, and video-editing experience
• Must be an excellent writer and communicator in Spanish
• Enterprise reporting required
• Live reporting experience
• Must submit a resume/CV
• Must be willing to work in Orlando and able to travel to surrounding areas as needed
• Must be willing to work long hours, varying shifts (including nights and weekends) and report to work in emergencies depending upon news coverage when necessary
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be completely fluent in Spanish (speak, read & write)
• Must be able to provide a Demo Reel/Portfolio of work examples -- if available, include a web address when you submit your resume (if applicable)
• Must accept Solutions, as NBCUniversal’s Dispute resolution program

Nice To Haves

• News judgment with solid ethical decision process
• Excellent Spanish, reading, writing and speaking
• Strong English, reading, writing and speaking
• High competitive nature
• Ability to perform under tight time deadlines
• Skills to be a problem solver
• Creative with strong sense of community involvement for unique story ideas
• Strong writing skills with ability to connect on an emotional level

Responsibilities

• Will shoot, write & edit news stories on a daily basis for station’s newscasts, recorded programs and/or other live, station broadcasts – either in the studio or out on location.
• Works directly with News Producers on story ideas and development
• Presents completed stories that are accurate, journalistically sound, fair and balanced
• Will report Live during newscasts and breaking news as needed, either in studio or out in the field
• Will coordinate, organize, conduct and video-record interviews
• Will develop on-going “sweeps” and “special series” stories
• Represents Telemundo in community related events
• Builds relationships with community and contacts for developing story leads

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
• Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability or disabled veteran during the application and/or recruitment process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level