Dynamic Local Multimedia Journalist: Breaking News

NBCUniversal Intl.; McAllen, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NBCUniversal Local in McAllen, Texas, is seeking an experienced reporter/MMJ to cover local news across broadcast and digital platforms. You will shoot, write, and edit stories, generate enterprise ideas, build sources, and deliver timely reports from field and studio.

The role requires strong Spanish-language skills, English communication, and the ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Based in McAllen, you will work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a reporter, MMJ, or journalist producing original news content.
• Experience shooting, writing, editing, and producing news stories independently.
• Strong Spanish-language skills, both written and verbal, and ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, shoot, write, edit, produce, and present accurate and compelling news stories for broadcast, digital, streaming, and social platforms.
• Generate original and enterprise story ideas relevant to the local community.
• Develop and maintain strong sources and community contacts to produce exclusive and impactful reporting.
• Cover breaking news and provide live reports, interviews, and updates from the field and studio.
• Produce daily news packages, special reports, and enterprise stories while meeting tight deadlines.
• Create original content for KTLM/Telemundo digital and social platforms.
• Collaborate with producers, assignment editors, anchors, photographers, MMJs, and other newsroom teams.
• Operate professional cameras, lighting, audio, editing, and live transmission equipment, including LiveU and/or Dejero.
• Maintain assigned equipment and manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Represent KTLM/Telemundo professionally at community and station events.
• Maintain flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as needed in a 24/7 newsroom.
• Adhere to NBCUniversal and Telemundo News Standards and Guidelines, including social media and professional conduct policies.

Skills

Spanish-language skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Job description

NBCUniversal Local in McAllen, Texas, is seeking an experienced reporter/MMJ to cover local news across broadcast and digital platforms. You will shoot, write, and edit stories, generate enterprise ideas, build sources, and deliver timely reports from field and studio.

The role requires strong Spanish-language skills, English communication, and the ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Based in McAllen, you will work flexible hours including nights and weekends.