Multimedia Journalist, Telemundo Arizona (Phoenix/Tucson) Job at NBCUniversal, Phoenix, AZ

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  • NBCUniversal
  • Phoenix, AZ

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

Telemundo Arizona seeks an individual with a comprehensive understanding of television news production, outstanding writing and verbal communication skills, and experience in on-camera reporting. The candidate must also be able to work with news production and non-linear editing systems.

Responsibilities

  • This individual will manage shooting, lighting, writing, editing daily stories, and gathering material to build the story.
  • Be able to 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.
  • Be well informed about news events locally and nationally.
  • Develop and maintain a network of contacts providing access to exclusive stories.
  • Investigate information to establish facts and determine truth.
  • Handle providing on-air news in the studio and frequent field shoots.
  • Draft stories, headlines, and news updates for television, online, digital, and social media platforms.
  • File stories for our OTT (Over the Top) Platforms.
  • Responsible for professionally presenting breaking news to viewers during live and outside regularly scheduled newscasts.
  • Responsibilities also include keeping up with current events and news in our state.
  • Send a daily email to the assignment desk with at least three enterprise story proposals.
  • Able to make phone calls to set up interviews. These calls may happen outside of regular working hours to allow the candidate to show up prepared to present their pitches.
  • Work cooperatively as a team member in a fast-paced environment and under tight daily deadlines.
  • Multi-media journalists will be expected to participate in community and station events.
  • From time to time, this person will also participate as an emcee and host as requested by the station.
  • Able to respond quickly to breaking news and take direction from and interact with the assignment desk, producers, reporters, anchors, and production control room personnel.
  • Follow news department protocols intended to execute excellence in journalism.
  • Maintain technical equipment for optimal operating conditions, including company vehicles, cameras, and lighting gear.
Qualifications

  • Minimum two years of experience as a reporter in a Spanish top 50 broadcast television market.
  • BS/BA in journalism/ Communications.
  • Have an elevated level of motivation with a strong belief in creative ideas, plus the skills and confidence to express them.
  • Must have independent problem-solving & multi-tasking.
  • Must be able to work effectively with others in a team-oriented environment.
  • Must have a solid news editorial judgment.
  • Must have solid Spanish writing & verbal skills.
  • Must have an excellent driving record and active driver’s license.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule in a 24/7 news environment in addition to standard hours.
  • Must be willing to work weekends with short notice; night and weekend work is frequent.
  • Must be willing to work in Phoenix, AZ.
  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
  • Must be able to travel as required.

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

  • 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.
  • Help the producer set up sources, find and execute enterprise news investigations, and build and keep a substantial list of story ideas.
  • Ability to ad-lib and improvise effortlessly in distinct types of on-air situations.
  • Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) requires both written and verbal.
  • A prominent level of skill and mastery of the Spanish language is essential.
  • Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV AND Demo Reel online to be considered at nbcunicareers.com

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide 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. 

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

Job Tags

Local area, Flexible hours, Night shift, Weekend work,

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