News Anchor, Telemundo T47 New York

NBCUniversal•New York, NY
•$180,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

Telemundo 47 New York (WNJU), part of NBCUniversal Local, is seeking a dynamic, engaging, and experienced News Anchor to join our award-winning newsroom. The ideal candidate is a strong journalist with exceptional on-air presence, sound editorial judgment, and the ability to connect authentically with the diverse communities we serve throughout the New York Tri-State area. The News Anchor will serve as a key member of the newsroom, anchoring live and recorded newscasts, contributing to enterprise reporting, and collaborating across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social media platforms. The successful candidate must thrive in a fast-paced environment and be able to accurately communicate breaking news and developing stories under tight deadlines.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Broadcasting, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of on-air anchoring and/or reporting experience in a television news environment.
  • Fluency in Spanish (written and verbal); bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English preferred.
  • Strong live reporting, interviewing, and ad-libbing skills.
  • Excellent news judgment and editorial decision-making abilities.
  • Strong writing, communication, and storytelling skills.
  • Experience covering breaking news, severe weather, and major news events.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Familiarity with digital news platforms, streaming, and social media engagement strategies.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with newsroom colleagues across departments.
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as newsroom coverage demands.
  • Ability to participate in station-sponsored events, community initiatives, and public appearances.
  • Must be willing to work in New York City
  • Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
  • Must be covered by Solutions, NBCUniversal's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
  • Must be willing to join SAG-AFTRA

Nice To Haves

  • Strong connection to the Hispanic community and issues impacting viewers throughout the New York Tri-State area.
  • Professional on-air presence with the ability to build credibility and audience trust.
  • Passion for local journalism and serving the community through impactful storytelling.
  • Proven track record of generating enterprise story ideas, developing sources, and producing original content.
  • Social media savvy with the ability to engage audiences across multiple platforms.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, including mentoring colleagues and contributing positively to newsroom culture.
  • Calm, confident, and authoritative presence during breaking news and high-pressure situations.
  • Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a positive work ethic and a commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Anchor daily newscasts and special coverage in a compelling, accurate, and engaging manner.
  • Collaborate with producers, reporters, assignment editors, and newsroom leadership to develop and deliver impactful content.
  • Participate in editorial meetings and contribute story ideas that reflect the interests and concerns of the communities we serve.
  • Conduct live interviews and field reporting assignments as needed.
  • Deliver breaking news and severe weather coverage with professionalism and urgency.
  • Create and contribute content for digital, streaming, and social media platforms.
  • Represent WNJU at community events, station initiatives, and public appearances.
  • Maintain a strong understanding of local, national, and international news developments.
  • Uphold the highest journalistic standards, ethics, and credibility.

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.
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