Multimedia Journalist - Temp

About the role

The News Department at TelevisaUnivision is looking for a Multimedia Journalist to join the team. The successful candidate should be proud of serving the local community. As an MMJ, you will cover news in San Jose.

Responsibilities

• Generate story ideas and make/maintain contacts with community leaders, government officials, and local authorities.
• Present reports in a clear, concise, objective manner; develop enterprising stories and sweeps series ideas.
• Work as a team player with solid news judgment; act as a “one‑person band” to complete stories from start to finish.
• Operate camera independently, write, edit own story, and interact with viewers across all TelevisaUnivision media platforms.
• Report to the News Director.
• Gather information, conduct interviews, shoot video, produce, report, and edit assigned stories daily; establish live shots as needed.
• Post video, pictures, and stories to the website, Facebook, and other social media outlets under direction of digital content producers.
• Maintain strong familiarity with local, state, and national news and events across the coverage area.
• Establish and maintain news contacts in the community.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and the community.
• Work independently in the field under various weather conditions.

Requirements

• One year of newsroom experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent command of Spanish and English, both written and verbal.
• Ability to use newsroom computer systems and applications (hardware/software).
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Must be a member of, or willing to join, SAG‑AFTRA.

Qualifications

High ethical and journalistic standards.

Skills

• Knowledge of iNews.
• Video editing experience (e.g., Avid, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut).
• Familiarity with file‑sharing systems.
• Advanced knowledge of field cameras, gear, and editing systems.

Pay

Hourly rate: $50.40 (compensation determined per applicable union rates and collective bargaining agreement).

Schedule

Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.