Multimedia Journalist - Temp

Univision communications inc; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

TelevisaUnivision is seeking a Multimedia Journalist to cover San Jose news. You will generate stories, conduct interviews, shoot, edit and produce reports for multiple platforms, serving the local community. You must be comfortable working nights and weekends.

The role requires 1 year newsroom experience (or equivalent), fluency in English and Spanish, and proficiency with newsroom systems and editing software. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• 1-year newsroom experience or equivalent education/experience will be considered.
• Excellent command of Spanish and English both written and verbal.
• Applicant must use newsroom computer systems and applications (hardware/software).
• Knowledge of field cameras, gear and editing systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather information, conduct interviews, shoot video, produce, report and edit stories daily.
• Post video, pictures and stories to website and social media under direction of digital producers.
• Maintain news contacts in the community and with authorities.
• Work independently in the field and in various weather conditions.
• Meet deadlines and adhere to high ethical journalistic standards.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Live reporting

Interviewing

Tools

iNews

Avid

Adobe Premiere

Final Cut

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM:

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 storiesdaily and establish Live shots as needed. Post video, pictures and stories to website, Facebook, and other social media outlets under thedirection of our Digital content producers. Maintain strong familiarity with local, state, and national news and events across our coveragearea. Establish and maintain news contacts in the community. Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that workswell with coworkers, supervisors, and the community at large. Work independently while out in the field and under various weather elements.

YOU HAVE:

1-year newsroom experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experiencewill be considered. Excellent command of Spanish and English both written and verbal. Applicant must be able to use newsroom computer systems and applications (bothhardware/software). Knowledge of iNews, video editing (such as Avid, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut), and file sharingsystems 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.

This position will require the employee to be a member or join SAG-AFTRA.

Hourly rate: $50.40 Compensation for this position is determined in accordance with the applicable Union rates and collective bargaining agreement.

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

About TelevisaUnivision

TelevisaUnivision is the world's leading Spanish-language media company. Powered by the largest library of owned Spanish-language content and a prolific production capability, TelevisaUnivision is the top producer of original content in Spanish across news, sports and entertainment verticals. This original content powers all of TelevisaUnivision's platforms, which include market-leading broadcast networks Univision, Las Estrellas, Canal 5 and UniMás, and a portfolio of 38 cable networks, which include TUDN, Galavisión, Distrito Comedia and TL Novelas. The company also operates the leading Mexican movie studio, Videocine, and owns and operates the largest Spanish-language audio platform in the U.S. across 35 terrestrial stations and the Uforia digital platform. TelevisaUnivision is also the owner of ViX, the largest Spanish-language streaming platform in the world. For more information, please visit televisaunivision.com.

Sobre TelevisaUnivision

TelevisaUnivision es la compañía líder de medios en español en el mundo. Impulsada por la biblioteca propia más grande de contenido en español y una alta capacidad de producción, TelevisaUnivision es el más grande productor de contenido para las verticales de noticias, deportes y entretenimiento. Este contenido original es lo que impulsa las plataformas de TelevisaUnivision, que incluyen las cadenas de transmisión líderes Univision, las estrellas, Canal 5, y UniMás, y un portafolio de 38 canales de televisión de paga, que incluyen TUDN, Galavisión, Distrito Comedia, y TL Novelas. La compañía además opera el estudio de producción cinematográfica líder en México, Videocine, y posee y administra las plataformas más grandes de audio en español en Estados Unidos en 35 estaciones y la plataforma digital Uforia. TelevisaUnivision también es propietaria de ViX, el servicio de streaming en español más grande del mundo. Para más información, por favor visita televisaunivision.com.