Dynamic MMJ: McAllen News & Live Reporting

NBCUniversal

McAllen (TX)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 75,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

NBCUniversal's KTLM/Telemundo is seeking a field-based journalist in McAllen, Texas to research, shoot, write, and report compelling news for broadcast and digital platforms. You will develop local enterprise stories and maintain strong community contacts to deliver exclusive reporting.

You will cover breaking news, provide live reports, and produce daily packages while meeting strict deadlines. This role requires Spanish proficiency and the ability to work flexible hours in a 24/7 newsroom

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field, or equivalent 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 in English.
Must be based in McAllen, Texas and have unrestricted U.S. work authorization.

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 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 under tight deadlines.
Create original content for KTLM/Telemundo digital and social platforms.
Collaborate with producers, assignment editors, anchors, photographers, MMJs, and other teams.
Operate professional cameras, lighting, audio, editing, and live transmission equipment (LiveU/Dejero).
Maintain assigned equipment and manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
Represent KTLM/Telemundo professionally at community and station events.
Be flexible to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours in a 24/7 newsroom.