Correspondent

NBCUniversal; California; On-site; USD 140,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

NBCUniversal is seeking a news correspondent to provide coverage of national and international news events. The role requires strong writing skills, editorial judgment, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in journalism or Communications and be fluent in both English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a newsroom in Spanish.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (both written and verbal).
• Experience creating digital video content is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Daily coverage of news events from the Los Angeles bureau.
• Provide live on-air reports and write compelling scripts.
• Travel to cover breaking news or scheduled events.

Skills

Editorial knowledge

Strong writing skills

Storytelling ability

Social media knowledge

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or Communications

Tools

I-News

Media Central

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Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

This role reports firsthand information of news events, both national and international. The news correspondent provides the audience with context, analysis, and different perspectives.

Responsibilities

1. Daily coverage of news events primarily from the Los Angeles bureau and surrounding areas.
2. Provide live on-air reports.
3. Contribute to the editorial line of the day by pitching stories, exclusive reports, or interviews.
4. Travel to cover breaking news or scheduled news events.
5. Work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment for the late newscasts and weekends. Flexibility to work early mornings and adapt to last-minute schedule changes is required.
6. Actively search for content across all platforms, including social media and streaming.
7. Write compelling and accurate scripts.
8. Collaborate with assignment editors, executive producers, producers, and writers.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a newsroom in Spanish.
• Experience creating digital video content is helpful.
• Strong editorial knowledge.
• Proven solid writing skills and editorial judgment with strong storytelling ability.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines, writing headlines and editing video for live digital broadcasts.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (both written and verbal).
• Availability for early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Knowledge of social media platforms.

Salary Range: $140,000 - $145,000

Eligibility Requirements

• Submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com.
• Willing to work in the greater Miami, Florida area.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Unrestricted work authorization in the U.S. required.
• Covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program.

Desired Characteristics

• Team player with strong collaboration skills.
• Excellent people skills and visual storytelling ability.
• Creative thinker.
• Proficient in I-News, Media Central (helpful).

Additional Information

External candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview at an NBCUniversal location. NBCUniversal is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with relevant laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. Requests should be sent to [e-mail].

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Production
• Industries: Broadcast Media, Entertainment, Media Production

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