Website NBCUniversal-Telemundo Salt Lake City, Utah
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NBCUniversal Local is NBCUniversal’s local media division that delivers English and Spanish-speakers and bilingual audiences in 31 U.S. markets and Puerto Rico, the very best in local sports, news, weather, consumer and investigative reporting, and lifestyle entertainment across any platform and screen. NBCUniversal Local is comprised of three individual media groups including the NBC Owned Television Stations, the NBC Sports Regional Networks and the Telemundo Station Group. The division is also home to multicast networks NBCLX, COZI TV and TeleXitos, the regional cable news network NECN, as well as NBC Spot On, an advanced video advertising business designed for local/regional CTV and OTT advertisers and several in-house companies including production company LXTV, marketing and promotions company Skycastle, its out-of-home business NBC Everywhere, and the Arthouse, a graphics design group. With seven regional sports networks and 42 NBC and Telemundo stations serving 38 percent of U.S. homes, NBCUniversal Local is the only network-owned local media division that is home to the largest bilingual local newsrooms within the country’s top 10 TV markets. NBCUniversal Local’s stations and networks serve diverse audiences and communities across linear, streaming, OTT, digital web, mobile and audio, and cable platforms and work together to keep local audiences informed anytime and anywhere. For more information, visit NBCUniversal.com.
Job Description
TELEMUNDO UTAH is seeking a Multimedia Journalist responsible for the writing and on-air delivery of daily newscasts. The ideal candidate will also shoot, write & edit news stories for all of our platforms, including broadcast, web, social media, and OTT. They will work closely with producers to ensure stories are accurately written and presented on all platforms.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for gathering information on newsworthy events. Develop and maintain a network of contacts providing access to exclusive stories. Gather information on newsworthy events and write, produce, and present fair, accurate and unbiased news stories as assigned. Gather news information and prepare for presentation in the newscast and all digital platforms. Be responsible for providing on-air news including both in studio and frequent field shoots. Create, report, and help produce news specials and packages, based on either breaking news or on pre-planned stories that were promoted ahead of time. Create content for KULX non-linear platforms. Assist producer in establishing sources, finding, and executing enterprise news investigations, building, and maintaining strong list of story ideas on a year-round basis, both long-term deeper digging stories and quicker turns, document acquisition and paper trails. Make phone calls to set up interviews. These calls may happen outside of regular working hours. Must have a flexible schedule with ability to work any of a 24x7 shifts and willingness to work long hours and on weekends and holidays with short notice Large community involvement, making a reasonable number of appearances tied into the viewer community. Write stories headlines and news updates for television, online and digital platforms. Will operate video camera and recording equipment, live U or Dejero and edit on Edius Pro editing systems. Respond quickly to breaking news and take direction from, and interact with, the assignment desk, producers, MMJs, anchors, and production control room personnel. Maintain technical equipment including cameras and lighting gear. Manage project deadlines and deliverables. Must abide by the NBC – Telemundo News Standards and Guidelines Actively involved sharing news content in Social Media platforms Follow NBC – Telemundo Social Media Policies and StandardsRequirements:
Qualifications Eligibility Requirements BS/BA in Journalism/Communications. Minimum 1 year of experience shooting with HD Cam. Minimum 1 year of experience working with film or video lighting. Minimum 2 years of experience as a reporter in a top 50 market. Flexibility with respect to scheduling and/or assigned work shifts. Working knowledge of I-news, Stratus, Avid, Edius or Final Cut Pro. Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and the internet. Must have strong Spanish language skills (verbal & written). Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States. Must be 18 years or older. Must be willing to work in Salt Lake City, Utah Must have a valid driver’s license and excellent driving record. External applicants must submit a Demo Reel and resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered. Desired Characteristics News judgment with solid ethical decision process Strong English, reading, writing, and speaking Highly competitive nature Ability to perform under tight time deadlines Able to respond quickly and accurately to breaking news with Live Cut-ins Able to “ad-lib” effortlessly in various types of situations Creative with unique story ideas for development Highly organized with strong attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently or as part of a collaborative team.Contact:
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