Multimedia Journalist

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

401K

Health benefits package

Job summary

TelevisaUnivision's News Department in San Jose seeks a Multimedia Journalist to cover local news as a one-person band, from reporting and shooting to editing and posting on our platforms. You will generate story ideas, build community contacts, conduct interviews, and deliver clear, objective reports in English and Spanish. Some evening and weekend work is required.

A bachelor's degree is preferred and newsroom experience is expected; proficiency with iNews and video editing tools is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in communications, journalism or related field.
• 1-year newsroom experience or equivalent combination will be considered.
• Bilingual Spanish and English, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Gather information, conduct interviews, shoot video, produce, report and edit daily stories.
• Post video, photos and stories to website and social media under guidance.
• Maintain strong local and regional news knowledge and contacts.
• Work independently in the field, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Build and maintain contacts with community leaders and officials.

Skills

Interviewing

Video production

Editing video

News judgment

Spanish/English bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

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 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.
• *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.

Salary: $100,413 + benefits Compensation for this position is determined in accordance with the applicable Union rates and collective bargaining agreement.

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.