Multi-Media Journalist, Telemundo Colorado

Responsibilities

• Own the full storytelling process: pitch, research, report, write, shoot, edit, produce, publish, and present original stories.
• Report daily General Assignment, breaking news, and enterprise stories across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms.
• Consistently develop and pitch original, relevant story ideas and maintain a strong pipeline of daily, enterprise, and follow-up reporting.
• Build and maintain a diverse network of trusted sources that can lead to original and exclusive journalism.
• Use public records, documents, data, research, and source development to verify information, uncover stories, and provide deeper context and accountability.
• Conduct interviews fluently in Spanish and English and accurately translate information while preserving meaning and context.
• Create and adapt journalism for broadcast, streaming, web, mobile, social media, and emerging platforms based on the needs of each platform and audience.
• Respond with urgency to breaking and developing news and adjust reporting priorities as coverage needs evolve.
• Deliver accurate and compelling live reports, packages, updates, and unscripted coverage under tight deadlines.
• Independently shoot, edit, and execute live shots using station-approved cameras, lighting, audio, editing, and transmission equipment.
• Gather, verify, and communicate information quickly during developing situations, clearly distinguishing confirmed facts from developing information.
• Ad-lib confidently and effectively during breaking news and other unscripted live situations.
• Maintain assigned field equipment and troubleshoot routine technical issues when necessary.
• Manage multiple assignments and deadlines while maintaining accuracy, editorial standards, and strong execution.
• Represent Telemundo Colorado professionally at community events, station initiatives, public appearances, and other assignments.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish and English, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
• BS/BA in Journalism/Communications.
• Minimum 1 year of experience shooting with HD Cam.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with film or video lighting.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a reporter in a top 50 market.
• Flexibility with respect to scheduling and/or assigned work shifts.
• Working knowledge of I-news, Stratus, Avid, Edius or Final Cut Pro.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and the internet.