About the position
NBCUniversal’s Owned Spanish Speaking Television station in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, KXTX TV, is looking for a Video Journalist. As a T39 VJ, you will be creating content for the most innovative news organization in Texas. Responsible for shooting, writing, creating and editing original news stories; gather information for news stories using beat sources, contacts and leads. Work directly with VP of News, Executive Producer and News Producer on story ideas and development. Presents completed stories that are accurate, journalistically sound, fair and balanced. Will coordinate, organize, conduct and video-record interviews in both English and Spanish. Will report Live during newscasts and breaking news as needed, either in studio or out in the field. Operate a Dejero live unit, set up and shoot their own live shots. Produce original content for an assigned newscast, stream service, digital and social media. Develop on-going “sweeps” style stories. Strategically engage in social media. Back-up news anchor when needed. Represent Telemundo in community related events. Build relationships with community and contacts for developing story leads.
Responsibilities
- Create content for news stories including shooting, writing, and editing.
- Gather information for news stories using beat sources, contacts, and leads.
- Work with VP of News, Executive Producer, and News Producer on story ideas and development.
- Present completed stories that are accurate, journalistically sound, fair, and balanced.
- Coordinate, organize, conduct, and video-record interviews in both English and Spanish.
- Report live during newscasts and breaking news as needed.
- Operate a Dejero live unit and set up live shots.
- Produce original content for assigned newscasts, streaming services, digital, and social media.
- Develop ongoing 'sweeps' style stories.
- Engage strategically in social media.
- Back-up news anchor when needed.
- Represent Telemundo in community-related events.
- Build relationships with community and contacts for developing story leads.
Requirements
- Fluency in Spanish and English with exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
- BA or BS in Journalism or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 2 years of experience working in Spanish market broadcast television.
- Physical ability to lift and carry camera equipment ranging from 15 lbs. to 50 lbs.
- Willingness to work long hours, varying shifts (including nights and weekends), and report to work in emergencies.
- Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
Nice-to-haves
- Be informed on news events locally and nationally.
- Develop and maintain a network of contacts providing access to exclusive stories.
- Assist producer in establishing sources and executing enterprise news investigations.
- Ability to ad-lib and improvise in various types of on-air situations.
- Work well under pressure with the ability to meet deadlines.
- High level of skill and mastery of the Spanish language.
- Effective teamwork and independent problem-solving skills.
