Multimedia Journalist

univision; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

401K

Life insurance

Health benefits

Job summary

TelevisaUnivision is seeking an assertive and passionate bilingual multimedia journalist for our Tampa, FL newsroom. You will generate stories with minimal direction, shoot and edit reports, and produce daily content across multiple platforms.

Ideal candidates have a journalism degree, 1–2 years of reporting experience, strong live reporting skills, and an ability to work under tight deadlines. Fluency in English and Spanish is required, with willingness to work early mornings, evenings,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism required.
• 1–2 years of reporting experience.
• Must be a strong live reporter.
• Ability to work under time deadlines.
• Willing to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Generate stories with minimum direction.
• Shoot and edit news stories.
• Produce daily content on a variety of platforms.
• Develop sources and contacts.
• Set up interviews and background information for stories.
• Capable of reporting live from the field on breaking stories.

Skills

Bilingual

Multimedia journalism

Live reporting

Social media savvy

News judgement

Interviewing

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Job description

TelevisaUnivision is looking for an assertive and passionate bilingual multi-media journalist. We are looking for someone who is social media savvy, who has solid news judgement with the ability to think quickly responding appropriately to high pressure situations. The quality that sets us apart is the connection we have with our community; candidate should demonstrate excellent communication skills, with dynamic live television skills.

ABOUT YOU:

You are an enthusiastic self-starter who loves working with people, is detail oriented, and enjoys working in a collaborative team environment.

YOUR DAY-DAY:

• Generate stories with minimum direction
• Shooting and editing news stories
• Produce daily content on a variety of platforms
• Develop sources and contacts
• Contribute story ideas daily
• Setting up interviews and other appointments as needed for background on assigned stories
• Capable of reporting live from the field on breaking stories
• Participate in station related events
• Maintains close communication with news team, show producers and news director
• Perform additional duties as assigned

YOU HAVE:

• A bachelor's degree in journalism
• 1-2 years of reporting experience
• Must be a strong live reporter
• Must work well under time deadlines
• Must be willing to work early morning, morning, evenings, weekends and holidays
• Strong understanding of news gathering ethical and legal issues
• Genuine enthusiasm for work & a drive for excellence
• Fluent in English and Spanish (read and write)
• Strong reporting skills
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United Stated on a full-time basis
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, type and sit for up to (8) hours

OUR BENEFITS:

• PTO
• tuition reimbursement
• wellness and employee support programs
• 401K
• life and other insurance plans
• comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options

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