Writer - Temp

Univision communications inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Univision Chicago is seeking a Temp News Writer to cover news for Chicago and surrounding areas and to support daily production of newscasts and digital content.

The role requires strong storytelling, ability to translate from English to Spanish, copy-editing skills, and a fast reaction to breaking news. Familiarity with Chicago demographics and newsroom software is a plus.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a major news market.
• Working knowledge of newsroom operation system (iNews, vizRT).
• Must be bilingual with the ability to write fluently in Spanish and English.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Excellent writing skills.
• Copy-edit news stories.
• Writing for digital platforms and tailoring to each one.
• Translate aptly from English to Spanish.
• Revise spelling for graphics and supers.
• Quick reaction to breaking news and show news updates.
• Provide content for the station’s websites and social media channels.
• Strong command of editorial standards, ethics and legal matters pertaining to broadcast.
• Preferred experience and/or understanding of Chicago marketplace.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

2+ years newsroom experience

Knowledge of iNews

Knowledge of vizRT

Tools

iNews

vizRT

Job description

JOB TITLE: News Writer - Temp LOCATION: Chicago

About the Role & Team

Univision Chicago is looking for a Temp News Writer to join our team! to carry on the brand promise by informing, educating, and empowering our Hispanic audience. As a Temp News Writer, you will cover news for Chicago and surrounding areas.

About You

Candidate will need to possess a strong understanding of compelling storytelling across all platforms, production workflows and be able to lead in high stress situations. Strong preference is given to individuals with market experience or an understanding of Chicago Hispanic demographics, geography, and newsmakers in the market and have an understating for writing for digital and platform specific video. This position will be responsible for working on the daily production of news programs including newscasts and special coverages. The writer will be required to work on the daily news rundown, editorial input and writing of intros and other stories. In addition, the successful candidate needs to be able to translate aptly from English to Spanish, copy-edit news stories, revise spelling for graphics and supers and work with producers with informational banners for the newscasts. The writer needs to have quick reaction to breaking news and news updates. The candidate should maintain good and clear communication with managers as well as the producer, executive producer, anchors, production and digital team, assignment desk and technical crews. Writer also is responsible for digital writing articles, original video for YouTube shorts and reels and push alerts. Candidate should be very familiar with digital technology and social media and be committed to continue advancing their skills in a changing environment.

YOUR DAY-DAY: (aka Responsibilities)

• Excellent writing skills
• Copy-edit news stories
• Writing for digital platforms and tailoring to each one.
• Translate aptly from English to Spanish
• Revise spelling for graphics and supers
• Quick reaction to breaking news and show news updates
• Provide content for the station’s websites and social media channels.
• Strong command of editorial standards, ethics and legal matters pertaining to broadcast
• Preferred experience and/or understanding of Chicago marketplace

YOU HAVE: (aka Qualifications)

• At least 2 years’ experience in a major news market.
• Working knowledge of newsroom operation system (iNews, vizRT).
• Must be bilingual with the ability to write fluently in Spanish and English.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays

Must be a member of WGBO NABET-CWA Local 41 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.