Overview
Telemundo Arizona seeks an individual with a comprehensive understanding of television news production, outstanding writing and verbal communication skills, and on-camera live reporting. Individuals must also know about Dalet, iNews, non-linear editing systems, and camera operation.
Responsibilities:
· This individual will manage shooting, writing, and editing daily stories and gather material to contribute to building the rundown.
· This person is responsible and must be able to set up, run, and manage live shots independently.
· File stories for our OTT (Over the Top) Platforms.
· Write, produce, and present fair and correct news and feature stories.
· Keep information on news events locally and nationally.
· Develop and keep a network of contacts supplying access to exclusive stories.
· Investigate information to show facts and find the truth.
· Gather information on newsworthy events and write, produce, and present fair, correct, and unbiased news stories as assigned.
· Handle supplying on-air news in the studio and frequent field shoots.
· Draft stories, headlines, and news updates for television, online, and digital platforms.
· Write, produce, and present fair, correct, and unbiased news stories as assigned through the creative use of the video camera and proficient lighting and editing skills.
· Abide by NBC Telemundo news policies and guidelines.
· Present newscasts to the viewer in a professional manner.
· Responsible for presenting breaking news to viewers during live and outside regularly scheduled newscasts.
· Responsibilities also include keeping up with current events and news in our state.
· Help the producer set up sources, find and execute enterprise news investigations, build, and maintain a 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-enterprise story proposals.
· 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.
· Work cooperatively as a team member under tight daily deadlines.
· Gather news information and prepare for presentation on the newscast and all digital platforms.
· Multi-media journalists will be expected to take part in community and station events, acting as emcees and/or hosts as requested by the station from time to time.
· Able to respond quickly to breaking news and take directions from and interact with the assignment desk, producers, reporters, anchors, and production control room personnel.
· Keep technical equipment in optimal operating conditions, including cameras and lighting gear.
Qualifications/Requirements:
· Minimum one year of experience shooting with HD Cam.
· Minimum one year of experience working with film or video lighting.
· Minimum three years of experience as a reporter in a Spanish top 10 broadcast television market.
· Flexibility concerning scheduling and/or assigned work shifts.
· Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and the web-based programs.
· Possess an elevated level of motivation with a strong belief in creative ideas, plus the skills and confidence to express them.
· Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
· Thorough understanding of the current broadcast and digital media landscape.
· Assist producer in setting up sources, finding and executing enterprise news investigations, and building and maintaining a strong list of story ideas.
· Ability to ad-lib and improvise effortlessly in diverse types of on-air situations.
· Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
· Bilingual (English/Spanish) required for written and verbal.
· A prominent level of skill and proficiency in the Spanish language is essential.
· Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered at nbcunicareers.com
· Excellent driving record and active driver’s license.
Additional Eligibility Requirements:
· Willingness to work weekends with short notice; night and weekend work is frequent.
· Must be willing to work in Phoenix, AZ.
· Must be willing to submit to a background investigation.
· Must be 18 years or older.
· Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
· The position requires traveling.
