NBC - Fort Worth, TX

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Fort Worth, TX
Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

KXTX Telemundo 39 is seeking a News Anchor/Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) who will be responsible for the on-air delivery of daily newscasts. The ideal candidate will not only present news but will also shoot, write, and edit news stories for various platforms, including broadcast, web, social media, and over-the-top (OTT) services. This role requires close collaboration with producers to ensure that stories are accurately written and effectively presented across all platforms. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver news in a professional manner, including breaking news during live broadcasts and on all news platforms. In addition to presenting newscasts, the News Anchor/MMJ will conduct research to write and present stories that engage viewers. They will be responsible for shooting, writing, and editing news stories for the station's newscasts, recorded programs, and other live broadcasts, whether in the studio or on location. The role also involves writing and producing stories, headlines, and news updates for broadcast and digital platforms, ensuring that all content is fair, accurate, and relevant to the community. The candidate will generate ideas and report breaking news, coordinate and conduct interviews, and actively share news content on social media platforms while adhering to NBC - Telemundo's social media policies and standards. The position requires the candidate to make appearances before social and civic groups, as well as at schools and colleges on behalf of the station. A strong knowledge of daily news events, particularly in the Northern Texas market, is essential. The candidate must be able to quickly adapt to late changes and be proactive in breaking news coverage. Additionally, the ability to produce stories in both Spanish for Telemundo and English for NBC 5 is crucial. Understanding the station's mission and priorities is also a key aspect of this role.

Responsibilities

  • Present newscasts to the viewer in a professional manner, including breaking news during live newscasts and on all news platforms.
  • Conduct live translation of English language press conferences/events into Spanish.
  • Conduct research to write and present stories that attract viewer interest.
  • Shoot, write, and edit news stories for the station's newscasts and recorded programs.
  • Write and produce stories, headlines, and news updates for broadcast and digital platforms, including OTT.
  • Present completed stories with fair, accurate, and community-relevant content.
  • Generate ideas and report breaking news either in the studio or on location.
  • Coordinate, organize, and conduct interviews.
  • Share news content actively on social media platforms.
  • Follow NBC - Telemundo Social Media Policies and Standards.
  • Make appearances before social and civic groups and at schools and colleges on behalf of the station.
  • Stay knowledgeable on daily news events and understand news in the Northern Texas market.
  • Quickly adjust to late changes and be aggressive in breaking news coverage.
  • Turn stories in Spanish for Telemundo and English for NBC 5 sister station.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a television reporter; Anchoring Experience
  • Shooting and Editing Skills with various editing software including Edius
  • BA or BS in Journalism, Communications or Political Science preferred
  • Excellent writing skills in Spanish Language and strong speech skills
  • Ability to ad-lib effortlessly in various situations, particularly breaking news
  • Enterprise reporting skills preferred; strong live reporting skills are necessary
  • Ability to handle working under the pressure of intense deadlines
  • Ability to work effectively with others in a team environment
  • Flexible hours, including nights and weekends, with the ability to work any of a 24x7 shifts and willingness to work long hours and holidays with short notice

Nice-to-haves

  • News judgment with a solid ethical decision process
  • Strong English reading, writing, and speaking skills
  • Highly competitive nature
  • Ability to perform under tight time deadlines
  • Ability to respond quickly and accurately to breaking news with Live Cut-ins
  • Creative with unique story ideas for development
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