Multimedia Journalist

Job Overview

The News Department at Televisa Univision is looking for a Multimedia Journalist to join our team. The successful candidate should be proud of the commitment of serving our local community.

ABOUT YOU:

You will be responsible for generating story ideas, making and maintaining contacts with community leaders, government officials, and local authorities. You will present reports in a clear, concise, objective manner and present enterprising stories and sweeps series ideas. You are a team player with solid news judgment and must be a “one-person band” to complete a story from beginning to end.

You must be able to work independently with the camera, write, edit your own story, and interact with the viewers through all Univision media platforms. You will report to the News Director.

YOUR DAY‑DAY:
Gather information, conduct interviews, shoot video, produce, report, and edit assigned stories daily and establish live shots as needed. Post video, pictures and stories to the website, Facebook, and other social media outlets under the direction of our Digital Content Producers. Maintain strong familiarity with local, state, and national news and events across our coverage area. Establish and maintain news contacts in the community.

Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that works well with coworkers, supervisors, and the community k independently while out in the field and under various weather elements.

• Preferred: a bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or television broadcasting.
• Required:
  
  1-year newsroom experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Excellent command of Spanish and English, both written and verbal.
• Ability to use newsroom computer systems and applications (hardware/software).
• Knowledge of iNews, video editing (Avid, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut), and file sharing systems preferred.
• High ethical and journalistic standards.
• Advanced knowledge in the use of field cameras, gear and editing systems.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Ability to sit, stand and walk for up to 8 hours without restrictions.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds for extended periods of time.

• PTO
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness and employee support programs
• 401K
• Life and other insurance plans
• Comprehensive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options

Televisa Univision is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to ensuring a diverse workforce by providing broad outreach to all qualified applicants regarding job vacancies at the station. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.