Multimedia Journalist

univision; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

401K

Life insurance

Job summary

TelevisaUnivision is seeking a Multimedia Journalist to join the News Department on-site in Fresno, CA. You will generate story ideas, conduct interviews, shoot video, write and edit your packages, and interact with viewers across Univision platforms.

The role requires independent work in the field, strong bilingual communication, and the ability to cover local to national news with ethical standards. Night and weekend work is expected.

Qualifications

• Excellent command of Spanish and English written and verbal.
• Ability to use newsroom systems and applications.

Responsibilities

• Gather information, conduct interviews, shoot video, produce, report and edit assigned stories daily; establish live shots as needed.
• Post video, pictures and stories to website, Facebook and other social media outlets under the direction of digital content producers.
• Maintain familiarity with local, state, and national news and events across the coverage area.
• Establish and maintain news contacts in the community.
• Work independently in the field under various weather conditions; night/weekend/holiday availability.

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM:

The News Department at TelevisaUnivision is looking for a Multimedia Journalist to join our team! The successful candidate should be proud of the commitment of serving our local community.

ABOUT YOU:

You will be responsible for generating story ideas, as well as making and maintaining contacts with community leaders, government officials, and local authorities. You will present reports in a clear, concise, objective manner; as well as present enterprising stories and sweeps series ideas. You are a - beginning to end. You must be able to work independently with the camera, write, edit own story, and interact with the viewers through all the Univision media platforms. You will report to the News Director.

YOUR DAY-DAY:

• Gather information, conduct interviews, shoot video, produce, report, and edit assigned stories daily and establish Live shots as needed.
• Post video, pictures and stories to website, Facebook, and other social media outlets under the direction of our Digital content producers.
• Maintain strong familiarity with local, state, and national news and events across our coverage area.
• Establish and maintain news contacts in the community.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that works well with coworkers, supervisors, and the community at large.
• Work independently while out in the field and under various weather elements.

YOU HAVE:

• A degree is preferred (i.e., communications, journalism, television broadcasting).
• 1-year newsroom experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Excellent command of Spanish and English both written and verbal.
• Applicant must be able to use newsroom computer systems and applications (both hardware/software).
• Knowledge of iNews, video editing (such as Avid, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut), and file sharing systems preferred.
• High ethical and journalistic standards.
• Advanced knowledge in the use of field cameras, gear and editing systems.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
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• Ability to sit, stand and walk for up to (8) hours without restrictions.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds for extended periods of time.

OUR BENEFITS:

TelevisaUnivision believes that a happy, well-balanced employee is what makes our culture thrive. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO; tuition reimbursement; wellness and employee support programs; 401K; and life and other insurance plans. This is all in addition to our comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options.

Salary Range

$57,000 - $60 range listed in the job posting reflects the new hire salary range across levels and U.S. locations that would be applicable to the position.

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TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.