Multimedia Journalist

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

401K

Insurance plans

Health benefits

Job summary

TelevisaUnivision, Inc. is seeking a Multimedia Journalist for the News Department. This role involves generating story ideas, building community contacts, and presenting reports clearly in English and Spanish across Univision platforms.

The journalist will report to the News Director, gather and edit stories, and engage viewers through digital channels. Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Work independently while out in the field and under various weather elements.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that works well with coworkers, supervisors, and the community at large.

Skills

News reporting

Interviews

Public speaking

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Degree preferred: communications/journalism/TV broadcasting

Tools

iNews

Avid

Adobe Premiere

Final Cut

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.
• A 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.

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