BILINGUAL NEWS PRODUCER/ANCHOR - TBO (Gray Media Group)

Gray Media; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the broadcasting sector seeks a dynamic Bilingual News Producer/Anchor to join their award-winning team in Atlanta. This role involves producing and presenting news across various platforms while engaging with the community. The ideal candidate will have a passion for storytelling, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Join a forward-thinking organization that values journalistic integrity and offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on the community and beyond.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in news production.
• Strong editorial judgment and research skills.

Responsibilities

• Write and produce newscasts for various markets.
• Gather, shoot, edit, and present news stories.
• Collaborate with the news team on broadcasts.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish and English)

News Production

Storytelling

Social Media Engagement

Editing Skills (Edius, Premiere Pro, Final Cut)

Communication Skills

Education

B.A. or B.S. in Journalism

Tools

ENPS

Edius

Premiere Pro

Final Cut

Job description

BILINGUAL NEWS PRODUCER/ANCHOR - TBO (Gray Media Group)

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About Gray Media

Gray Media, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets, serving 113 markets and reaching approximately 36% of US TV households. The portfolio includes top-rated stations in 77 markets, and the largest Telemundo affiliate group with 43 markets, reaching nearly 1.5 million Hispanic households. Gray Digital Media offers advanced digital marketing strategies, and the company owns production companies like Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, PowerNation Studios, and studio facilities including Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About TBO

This position collaborates with Gray Telemundo Stations nationwide, based in Atlanta, within the Spanish News Bureau located in the same building as Atlanta News First and Telemundo Atlanta.

Job Summary

Gray Telemundo News Bureau in Atlanta seeks a Bilingual News Producer/Anchor to join their award-winning team. The candidate should be dynamic, community-oriented, and capable of producing and presenting news across various markets and platforms.

Responsibilities

1. Write and produce newscasts for different markets and digital platforms.
2. Perform line-producing duties for newscasts and shows.
3. Fill-in as an anchor, write scripts, create elements, and manage story flow.
4. Gather, shoot, edit, write, and present stories accurately and impartially.
5. Produce local news packages for all station mediums.
6. Collaborate with the news team on daily broadcasts and specials.
7. Utilize social media to grow audience engagement.
8. Fluent in spoken and written Spanish.
9. Work effectively under pressure and deadlines, building community contacts.
10. Maintain journalistic integrity and credibility, pitch and investigate stories, and upload content online.
11. Produce special projects (e.g., election coverage, legislative specials).
12. Represent Telemundo at community events as needed.
13. Participate in station events and promotions.
14. Ability to go live in the field using Dejero/LiveU is a plus.
15. Strong shooting and editing skills, with MMJ experience preferred.

Qualifications

1. B.A. or B.S. in journalism or related field, or equivalent experience.
2. Experience with news-producing software (ENPS desirable).
3. Proficiency in editing software (Edius, Premiere Pro, Final Cut).
4. Native-level Spanish language skills and strong English proficiency.
5. At least 2 years of experience producing newscasts.
6. Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.
7. Attention to detail and strong journalistic ethics.
8. Willingness to travel occasionally (3-5 times/year).
9. Strong editorial judgment and research skills.

Application Process

Visit https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, search by job title or station, click "apply now," and upload your resume, cover letter, and references. Current employees should apply via the Gray-TV UltiPro portal.

Additional Info

Gray Media is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. They encourage vaccination against COVID-19 before starting work.