Multimedia Journalist

univision; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

401K

Life insurance

Job summary

TelevisaUnivision in San Jose is seeking a Multimedia Journalist who will cover local news as a one-person band, generating stories from idea to delivery. You will shoot, edit, write, and report independently, and interact with viewers across TelevisaUnivision platforms.

You will work with the News Director, reporting nights, weekends, and holidays, and build strong community contacts while upholding high journalistic standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in communications, journalism or related field.
• 1 year newsroom experience required, or equivalent education/experience.
• Excellent command of Spanish and English, both written and verbal.
• Must use newsroom computer systems and applications.
• Knowledge of iNews, video editing (Avid, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut) and file sharing systems preferred.
• High ethical and journalistic standards.
• Advanced knowledge of field cameras and editing systems.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Ability to sit/stand/walk up to 8 hours; lift up to 30 pounds.
• This position requires SAG-AFTRA membership.

Responsibilities

• Generate story ideas and establish community contacts; report and edit stories end-to-end.
• Gather information, conduct interviews, shoot video, produce and edit stories daily.
• Post video and stories to website and social media under digital producers' guidance.
• Maintain familiarity with local, state, and national news across the coverage area.
• Establish and maintain news contacts in the community.
• Work independently in the field under varying weather conditions.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Newsroom experience

Team player with one-person band aim

Camera presence and on-site reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred (communications/journalism/TV)

Tools

iNews

Avid

Adobe Premiere

Final Cut

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. As an MMJ, you will cover news in San Jose.

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 TelevisaUnivision media platforms.

You will report to the News Director.

YOUR DAY-DAY :

• Gather information, conduct interviews, shoot video, produce, report, and edit assigned storiesdaily and establish Live shots as needed.
• Post video, pictures and stories to website, Facebook, and other social media outlets under thedirection of our Digital content producers.
• Maintain strong familiarity with local, state, and national news and events across our coveragearea.
• Establish and maintain news contacts in the community.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that workswell 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
• *This position will require the employee to be a member or join SAG-AFTRA.

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.

Starting at $100,413 annually, plus benefits. Compensation is determined in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYE R

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.