Weekend Anchor & MMJ: Shoot, Edit & Deliver Stories

TelevisaUnivision; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

401K

Life insurance

Job summary

TelevisaUnivision in Chicago is seeking an Anchor/MMJ to join our News Department. The role anchors weekend newscasts and works as MMJ during the week, gathering, shooting, and editing own material for air and digital platforms.

The ideal candidate has newsroom experience, is bilingual in Spanish and English, and can operate independently with cameras and editing software. Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays and report to the VP of News. Salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 2-year newsroom experience required; or equivalent education/experience.
• Excellent command of Spanish and English (written and verbal).
• Previous anchor experience preferred.
• Able to use newsroom computer systems and applications (hardware/software).
• Knowledge of iNews, video editing (Adobe Premiere and Adobe Creative Cloud) and file-sharing systems preferred.
• High ethical and journalistic standards.
• Advanced knowledge in field cameras, gear and editing systems.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Able to sit, stand and walk for up to 8 hours; lift up to 30 pounds.
• SAG-AFTRA membership may be required.

Responsibilities

• Gather information, conduct interviews, shoot videos, produce, report, and edit stories daily.
• Post videos, pictures and stories to websites and social platforms.
• Maintain familiarity with local, state, and national news and events.
• Establish and maintain news contacts in the community.
• Work independently in the field under various weather conditions.
• Participate in editorial meetings and decisions.
• Write and edit stories for the newscast.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Anchor experience

News judgment

Story editing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field

Tools

iNews

Adobe Premiere

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

TelevisaUnivision in Chicago is seeking an Anchor/MMJ to join our News Department. The role anchors weekend newscasts and works as MMJ during the week, gathering, shooting, and editing own material for air and digital platforms.

The ideal candidate has newsroom experience, is bilingual in Spanish and English, and can operate independently with cameras and editing software. Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays and report to the VP of News. Salary commensurate with experience.