Bilingual News Writer - EN/ES (Chicago)

Univision

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 60,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Univision Chicago seeks a Temp News Writer to cover local news for Chicago and nearby areas. You will help deliver compelling stories, manage the daily rundown, and craft content for broadcast and digital channels.

The role requires bilingual fluency, strong editing skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. Experience with digital video, social media, and breaking-news responsiveness is favored.

Qualifications

2+ years’ experience in a major news market.
Must be bilingual with fluency in English and Spanish.
Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Produce daily news content for Chicago and surrounding areas.
Write and copy-edit stories for broadcast and digital platforms.
Translate from English to Spanish and adapt content for graphics.
Contribute to the daily news rundown and select story intros.
Collaborate with producers, anchors, and the digital team.

Skills

Excellent writing

Copy-editing

Bilingual English/Spanish

Digital video/storytelling

Tools

iNews

vizRT

Job description

The role requires bilingual fluency, strong editing skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. Experience with digital video, social media, and breaking-news responsiveness is favored.

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