Bilingual producer/reporter

NAB Leadership Foundation; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

NAB Leadership Foundation is seeking an entry-level bilingual reporter/producer in Bakersfield, CA. The role involves creating daily newscast items, writing for newscasts, and updating our website and social media.

This position is ideal for an early career journalist looking to move into on-air roles. Responsibilities include producing newscasts across platforms, scripting and ordering stories, approving scripts, editing video, and engaging audiences online.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Minimum two years' experience in news operations (depending on market size).
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Flexibility to work any shift.
• Pay range: $18 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms.
• Writes and orders news stories.
• Approves scripts.
• Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts.
• Edits video.
• Writes stories for the website and other eMedia platforms.
• Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

News operations experience

Multitasking / deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism

Tools

Office equipment proficiency

Job description

Working for our Telemundo affiliate, the bilingual reporter/producer creates daily newscast items, writes for newscasts , and updates our website and social media.

This is an excellent entry level position for an early career journalist. People who hold this job frequently move to on‑air positions.

• Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms
• Writes and orders news stories
• Approves scripts
• Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts
• Edits video
• Writes stories for the website and other eMedia platforms
• Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills :

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

• Fluency in English and Spanish
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Minimum two years' experience in news operations (Depending on market size)
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexibility to work any shift
• Pay range: $18 per hour