Bilingual Multimedia Journalist: One-Person Newsroom Pro

Univision Communications, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Univision Chicago is seeking a self-driven MMJ to gather, shoot, and edit stories for daily newscasts and online platforms. You will research, enterprise, write, shoot, and edit on deadline, crafting compelling visuals and strong storytelling that resonates with the local community.

You must work as a one-person band, developing relationships with community leaders and officials, and delivering reports that meet high journalistic standards.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred in multimedia, journalism, or television broadcasting.
• 2+ newsroom experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent command of Spanish and English both written and verbal.
• Applicants must be able to use newsroom computer systems and applications.
• Knowledge of iNews, video editing (Adobe Premiere and Adobe Creative Cloud).
• Advanced knowledge in field cameras, gear and editing systems.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Sag-AFTRA membership may be required.

Responsibilities

• Gather information, conduct interviews, shoot videos, produce, report, and edit assigned stories daily.
• Post videos, pictures and stories to websites and social media or streaming platforms.
• Maintain familiarity with local, state, and national news across the coverage area.
• Establish and maintain news contacts in the community.
• Work independently in the field under various weather conditions.
• Present reports clearly on air and online; craft engaging visuals and storytelling.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Newsroom experience

One-person band

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred in multimedia/journalism/television broadcasting

Tools

iNews

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Creative Cloud

Field cameras

Job description

Univision Chicago is seeking a self-driven MMJ to gather, shoot, and edit stories for daily newscasts and online platforms. You will research, enterprise, write, shoot, and edit on deadline, crafting compelling visuals and strong storytelling that resonates with the local community.

You must work as a one-person band, developing relationships with community leaders and officials, and delivering reports that meet high journalistic standards.