Anchor/Reporter - Telemundo WSOC TV

Cox Media Group, LLC.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Noticias Charlotte, Telemundo Charlotte's newsroom, seeks an enterprising Anchor/Reporter to grow the market’s only Spanish-language newscast. This journalist will anchor newscasts, react to breaking news, and produce stories for Noticias Charlotte, while sharing content on digital and social platforms.

The ideal candidate writes in Spanish, contributes to pre-production, and collaborates with the Managing Editor on rundown decisions to maintain high production standards.

Qualifications

• BA Degree in Journalism, Communications, or other discipline preferred.
• 2-3 years’ experience as a Reporter required; anchoring experience strongly preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Anchor news casts with confidence and react to breaking news.
• Produce and share content for Noticias Charlotte on digital and social media.
• Write, edit and deliver clear, accurate stories aligned with the station's goals.
• Collaborate with Managing Editor on rundown decisions and live opportunities.
• Develop graphics and work in the Control Room during broadcasts.

Skills

Bilingual

Spanish writing

Education

BA Degree in Journalism or Communications

Job description

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Position Overview

Telemundo Charlotte, part of theWSOCnewsroom, is seeking an enterprising and energetic Anchor/Reporter to help grow the market’s only Spanish-language TV newscast. This position requires a newsroom leader who can confidently anchor newscasts, react to breaking news, and produce impactful stories for Noticias Charlotte. This journalist will also produce and share content for Noticias Charlotte on digital and social media.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Bilingual, with excellent Spanish-writing skills.
• Assist in writing, pre-production and broadcast preparation; ensuring stories are clear/accurate and represent the station’s benchmark goals
• Deliver news copy on camera with confidence
• Use creativity and imagination, and exercise independent professional judgment in investigating, reporting, interviewing, writing, editing and delivering news stories and assigned events
• Research, write and update news stories
• Create relevant, important and memorable newscasts.
• Develop graphics for production by Design Department
• Work closely with Managing Editor daily on rundown decisions and live opportunities
• Work closely with news team to create compelling news segments, and maintain high production standards
• Work in the Control Room during broadcast to oversee presentation and changes in format

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• BA Degree in Journalism, Communications, or other discipline preferred
• 2-3 years’ experience as a Reporter required; anchoring experience strongly preferred

About Cox Media Group

CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 17 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visit www.coxmediagroup.com

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