Multimedia Journalist, Telemundo T60 San Antonio

Job Description

Responsible for gathering information on newsworthy events.

Write, produce and present fair and accurate news stories, as well as feature stories.

Stay informed on local and national news events.

Develop and maintain a network of contacts providing access to exclusive stories.

Investigate information to establish facts and determine truth.

Deliver scripts confidently with or without a teleprompter.

Create, report and help produce news specials and packages, based on either breaking news or on pre-planned stories that were promoted ahead of time.

Create content for KVDA non-linear platforms.

Cover as a Photographer depending on Operation needs during team vacations and sick days.

Absorb and assist producer in establishing sources, finding and executing enterprise news investigations, building and maintaining strong list of story ideas on a year-round basis, both long-term deeper digging stories and quicker turns, document acquisition and paper trails.

Send daily to the assignment desk an email with at least three stories proposal.

Able to make phone calls to set up interviews. These calls may happen outside of regular working hours.

Be able to work nights and weekends.

Large community involvement, making a reasonable number of appearances tied into the viewer community.

Work cooperatively as a team member under tight daily deadlines.

Gather news information and prepare for presentation in the newscast and all digital platforms.

Provide input to the show producer on show content and format.

Write stories headlines and news updates for television, online and digital platforms.

Present newscasts to the viewer in a professional manner.

Responsible for the presentation of breaking news to viewers both during live newscasts as well as outside regularly scheduled newscasts.

Schools and training programs will not be considered.

Qualifications

• 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.

Desired Characteristics

• Must have strong Spanish language skills (verbal & written).
• Must submit a demo reel of work to be considered.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule in a 24/7 news environment in addition to standard hours.
• Willingness to work weekends with short notice, night and weekend work is frequent.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be willing to work in San Antonio, TX
• Must have a valid driver’s license and excellent driving record.