Multiplatform Reporter, Telemundo 52 Los Angeles

About the role

KVEA Telemundo 52 is seeking a dynamic Reporter to join our team at the iconic Universal Studios Lot. Reporting on all Telemundo 52 platforms, this role requires excellent storytelling skills, strong interpersonal communication, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-air live reporting for all Telemundo 52 platforms and contribute to breaking and lead stories.
• Write and post stories to digital platforms, ensuring editorial accuracy and compliance with NBCUniversal legal standards.
• Collaborate with managers and producers to conceptualize and produce news packages based on breaking news or assigned stories.
• Generate enterprise, community-driven story ideas showcasing Southern California's diversity.
• Develop and maintain a network of news sources across communities, organizations, and social media platforms for exclusive stories.
• Track story developments and communicate progress to the assignment desk and managers.
• Coordinate, organize, and conduct interviews.
• Develop ongoing “sweeps” style stories.
• Write and copy edit assigned scripts in newscasts.
• Articulate viewpoints and experiences in a manner that helps the audience feel a personal connection with the content.
• Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with excellent time management skills, prioritizing and multi-tasking under shifting deadlines.
• Participate in station-sponsored events and assigned special promotions projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as a TV reporter in a top 30 market.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent Spanish written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in various on-air reporting functions (anchoring, investigations, franchises, etc.).
• Strong ability to ad-lib effortlessly, especially in breaking news situations.
• Understanding of editorial judgment, journalistic ethics, libel laws, slander, and FCC rules.
• Proven problem-solving and prioritization skills in high-pressure, breaking news environments.
• Effective self-starter with a track record of generating and producing original news stories.
• Familiarity with emerging news production techniques and technology, with a desire to learn and innovate.
• Demonstrated expertise in writing, visual storytelling, and live reporting.
• Ability to perform non-linear editing and shooting workflow.

Desired Characteristics

• Bilingual in English/Spanish is highly desired.
• Multimedia Journalism (MMJ) experience, including the ability to shoot, edit, and produce video content independently, is highly desirable.
• Strong news judgment and research skills for identifying compelling stories.
• Good collaborative and interpersonal skills for effective communication at all levels within the team.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered, interested candidates must submit a resume/CV and DEMO REEL through nbcunicareers.com. They must be willing to work in Universal City, CA, and have a valid driver’s license. Additionally, they must work early morning shifts and have a flexible schedule with the ability to work any of a 24x7 shift, and be willing to travel and work long hours and on weekends with short notice.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.