Multimedia Journalist

TelevisaUnivision; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

401K

Life insurance

Health benefits

Job summary

TelevisaUnivision’s News Department in Phoenix is seeking a Multimedia Journalist to join our team, producing and reporting stories across platforms. The ideal candidate will gather information, conduct interviews, shoot video, write and edit own stories, and establish contacts with community leaders, government officials, and local authorities.

Bilingual in Spanish and English is highly valued. You'll work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, report to the News Director, and contribute

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in communications, journalism, or television broadcasting.
• 1 year newsroom experience required, or equivalent education/experience.
• Excellent command of Spanish and English, written and verbal.
• Able to use newsroom computer systems and applications.
• Knowledge of iNews and video editing tools (Avid, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut).
• High ethical and journalistic standards.
• Advanced knowledge in field cameras, gear, and editing systems.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Ability to sit, stand and walk for up to 8 hours; lift up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Gather information, interview, shoot video, produce, report, and edit stories daily.
• Post video, photos, and stories to website and social media.
• Maintain familiarity with local, state, and national news and events.
• Establish and maintain news contacts in the community.
• Work independently in the field under various weather conditions.
• Present reports clearly, objectively, across Univision platforms.

Skills

One-person band

News judgment

Team player

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred in communications/journalism/television broadcasting

Tools

iNews

Avid

Adobe Premiere

Final Cut Pro

Job description

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 team player with solid news judgment and must be a \"one-person band\" to complete a story from 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 bachelor’s 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 valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• 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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to ensuring a diverse workforce by providing broad outreach to all qualified applicants regarding job vacancies at the station. Organizations that regularly distribute information about employment opportunities to job seekers or provide employment referrals that wish to receive notices of our job vacancies may do so by contacting Human Resources.

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