Multimedia Journalist, Telemundo Arizona (Tucson)

NBC - Phoenix, AZ

Full-time - Entry Level

Phoenix, AZ

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

The Multimedia Journalist at Telemundo Arizona is responsible for producing and presenting news stories across various platforms. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of television news production, strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. The journalist will manage all aspects of news reporting, including shooting, editing, and presenting live news, while adhering to ethical journalism standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage shooting, lighting, writing, and editing daily stories.
• Set up, work, and manage live shots independently.
• Write, produce, and present fair, balanced, unbiased, and correct news and feature stories.
• Follow the ethics, news guidelines, and policies of NBCUniversal in journalism.
• Stay informed about local and national news events.
• Develop and maintain a network of contacts for exclusive stories.
• Investigate information to establish facts and determine truth.
• Provide on-air news in the studio and conduct frequent field shoots.
• Draft stories, headlines, and news updates for television, online, digital, and social media platforms.
• File stories for OTT (Over the Top) Platforms.
• Present breaking news to viewers during live and outside regularly scheduled newscasts.
• Keep up with current events and news in the state.
• Send a daily email to the assignment desk with enterprise story proposals.
• Make phone calls to set up interviews, including outside regular working hours.
• Work cooperatively as a team member in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines.
• Participate in community and station events, including acting as an emcee and host as requested.
• Respond quickly to breaking news and interact with the assignment desk, producers, reporters, anchors, and production control room personnel.
• Maintain technical equipment for optimal operating conditions.

Requirements

• Minimum two years of experience as a reporter in a Spanish top 50 broadcast television market.
• BS/BA in journalism/Communications.
• Strong motivation and belief in creative ideas with the skills to express them.
• Independent problem-solving and multi-tasking abilities.
• Effective teamwork skills in a team-oriented environment.
• Solid news editorial judgment.
• Solid Spanish writing and verbal skills.
• Excellent driving record and active driver's license.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule in a 24/7 news environment.
• Willingness to work weekends with short notice; night and weekend work is frequent.
• Willingness to work in Tucson, AZ.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to travel as required.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and the internet.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of the current broadcast and digital media landscape.
• Ability to ad-lib and improvise in distinct types of on-air situations.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) with a prominent level of skill in the Spanish language.

Benefits

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives
• Corporate Social Responsibility programs