Multimedia Journalist

Univision; Washington; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

401K

Life insurance

Job summary

TelevisaUnivision in Washington state seeks a bilingual multimedia journalist with strong live reporting skills to cover a range of stories across platforms.

The role requires generating stories with minimal direction, shooting and editing news segments, and developing sources while meeting tight newsroom deadlines. You will participate in station events and collaborate closely with producers and the news director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism.
• 1–2 years of reporting experience.
• Strong live reporting ability.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (read and write).
• Authorized to work in the United States full-time.

Responsibilities

• Generate stories with minimum direction.
• Shoot and edit news stories.
• Produce daily content on a variety of platforms.
• Develop sources and contacts.
• Contribute story ideas daily.
• Setting up interviews and background for 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.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Live reporting

News judgement

Shooting & editing

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:

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.

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