Multimedia Journalist - Temp

TelevisaUnivision Management Co.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

TelevisaUnivision in Austin, TX is seeking a Temporary Multimedia Journalist to report, shoot, and edit video news for multiple outlets and post across platforms.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year newsroom experience, strong communication, bilingual Spanish-English abilities, and the flexibility to work in a live newsroom environment. The role requires office presence in San Antonio, Texas, with willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year newsroom experience.
• Fluent reading and writing in Spanish; able to translate from English to Spanish accurately.
• BA degree in communication, journalism, television broadcasting or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report, shoot and edit video news stories for multiple outlets.
• Write and post across platforms including updating websites and mobile products.
• Conduct walk-and-talk live shots and grab viewers with sights and sounds.
• Gather information, conduct interviews, shoot video, produce, report and edit assigned stories daily.
• Maintain familiarity with local, national and international news and issues.
• Establish and maintain news contacts in the community.

Skills

Newsroom experience

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/Journalism or related field

Job description

JOB TITLE: Multimedia Journalist - Temporary

LOCATION: Austin, TX

ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM:

The News Department at TelevisaUnivision in Austin, Tx is looking for a Temporary Multimedia Journalist to join our team!

Candidate should be a self- starter with stellar communication skills. Must have a positive attitude and highly organized. Must be able to perform well under the pressure of a live news environment. The successful candidate must be driven and a quick learner.

YOUR DAY-DAY:

• Reporting, shooting and editing video news stories and producing content for use in multiple outlets.
• Write and post across various platforms including updating web site and mobile products.
• The right candidate must know social media, do walk-and-talk live shots and be able to grab viewers with sights and sounds.
• Gather information, conduct interviews, shoot video, produce, report and edit assigned stories daily.
• Maintain strong familiarity with local, national and international news and issues of the day.
• Establish and maintain news contacts in the community
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that works well with co-workers, supervisors and the community at large.
• Other duties as deemed necessary.

YOU HAVE:

• Minimum 1 year newsroom experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• BA degree in communication, journalism, television broadcasting or equivalent preferred.
• Fluent in Spanish (read and write)
• Must be able to interpret and translate from English to Spanish accurately
• Must be willing to work from office in San Antonio, Texas
• Employment/education will be verified
• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, type, and sit for up to (8) hours.
• Abilityto identify problems and develop solutions.
• Work flexible hours, including holidays, weekends and evenings.

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