Multimedia Journalist - Temp

About The Role & Team

TelevisaUnivision KFTV Channel 21 in Fresno, CA., is seeking a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) to inform, educate, and empower the Hispanic audience.

Responsibilities

• Gather information, conduct interviews, shoot video, produce, report and edit assigned stories daily;
• Post video, pictures and stories to the website, Facebook and other social media outlets;
• 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 co-workers, supervisors, and the community at large.

Requirements

• Must have the ability to work independently while out in the field and under various weather elements;
• Assist with the formatting of content from Digital.

Qualifications

• 1-year newsroom experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered;
• Candidate must be completely fluent in English/Spanish, with superior written/spoken Spanish language skills;
• Applicant must be able to use newsroom computer systems and applications (both hardware/software);
• Must have high ethical and journalistic standards;
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays;
• Must be able to drive and have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record;
• Candidate must have functional to advanced knowledge in the use of field cameras, gear and editing systems;
• Must be able to make sound decisions while working under extreme deadlines and must have the ability to follow directions and incorporate constructive criticism into work results;
• Knowledge of iNews, video editing (such as Avid, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut), and file sharing systems preferred;
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis;
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, type, edit, reach and sit for up to (8) hours;
• Able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds for extended periods of time.

Skills

• Fluent in English/Spanish;
• Proficient in newsroom computer systems and applications;
• Field camera, gear and editing system knowledge;
• Video editing skills (Avid, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut);
• Knowledge of iNews;
• Ability to work under extreme deadlines and follow directions;
• Ability to make sound decisions;
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds for extended periods of time.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.

Pay

Rate Range: $25-$28/Hour

Schedule

Nights, weekends and holidays.