Reporter

NBCUniversal•Miami, FL

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Back Up Anchor/ Reporter will be responsible for presenting live broadcasts including newscasts, breaking news, and special programming. The Anchor/ Reporter must have a strong editorial background, follows current news events, contributes to the gathering of information for broadcast and can anchor with a high degree of skill. Generate story ideas, research, and write news stories. Present fair and accurate stories. Actively participate in daily editorial meetings with story pitches of interest to our viewers. Communicate with news producers, assignment editors, photographers. Stay informed regarding current events on a national and international level.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a television reporter
Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or related field
Must be fully fluent in English and Spanish (both written and verbal)
Able to present stories on air in a professional manner during pre-packaged reports and live interviews
Demonstrated ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions, and successfully manage multiple assignments concurrently in a high pressure, breaking news environment
Excellent writing skills, able to write clear, concise, compelling, conversational and accurate copy
Must be able to work a flexible schedule: overtime, weekends, holidays, breaking news scenarios
Effective self-starter with the proven ability to generate and produce news stories and enterprise stories
Experience being actively engaged in editorial processes and meetings
Proven solid writing skills and editorial judgment
Effective self-starter with the proven ability to generate and produce news stories and enterprise stories
Strong understanding of editorial judgment and journalistic ethics, including a current knowledge of laws of libel and slander
Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced, dead-line driven environment
Accustomed to working in a team and collaborating with all levels within the organization
Proven excellent interpersonal skills combined with a strong sense of how to visually tell a compelling story desired
Creative and highly organized
Detail oriented
Knowledge of non-linear editing and shooting workflow
Experience being actively engaged in editorial processes and meetings
Willingness to travel with short notice and on weekends
Willingness to work flexible hours including late and/or last-minute scheduling changes in a 24/7 production work environment
Must be willing to work in the greater Miami area
Must be 18 years or older
Must have a valid driver’s license
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

Responsibilities

Generate story ideas, research, and set up the content and interviews
Research, write, produce, present fair and accurate stories
Gathering and verifying news information and preparing for presentation on air
Actively participate in daily editorial meetings with story pitches of interest to our viewers
Develop and maintain contacts with community, political leaders and activists and key figures
Develop enterprise and exclusive content
Collaborate with producers, managers and photographers to conceptualize, write and produce stories
Generate a wide variety of story ideas, research and set up the content and interviews
Gather and verify information through interviews, observation and research
Communicate with news producers, assignment editors and managers regarding story development, progress in the field and/or breaking news stories
Stay informed regarding current events on a national, international and regional level
Works under the direct supervision of the Executive Producer and is responsible for completing any other tasks as assigned by supervisor
Covers other positions and shows as needed including specials, such assignments will be assigned by the Executive Producer