Multimedia Journalist

TelevisaUnivision; Washington (District of Columbia); 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 is seeking a bilingual multi-media journalist with strong live reporting skills and solid news judgment. The role emphasizes quick thinking under pressure, social media savvy, and excellent communication to connect with the community.

The candidate should be an enthusiastic self-starter who thrives in a collaborative team and is comfortable producing content across platforms, setting up interviews, and reporting live from the field.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in journalism.
• 1-2 years of reporting experience.
• Strong live reporting ability.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (read and write).
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• 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 background information 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

Live reporting

Bilingual English/Spanish

News judgment

Editing video

Interview setup

Story development

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 characteristics protected by law.