Telemundo NBC Universal’s Owned Television station in Houston, Texas, KTMD TV, is looking for an Anchor/Multimedia Journalist
Responsibilities:
- Perform on-air anchor responsibilities for designated Telemundo Houston newscasts or program across KTMD’s multiple platforms
- Contribute story ideas for key series pieces for daily news programs
- Prepare and/or assemble, and present story content in a fair, accurate and unbiased manner
- Collaborate with news producers and managers to conceptualize, produce and present Telemundo Houston news specials and packages based on either breaking or pre-planned stories
- Generate story ideas, research and set up the content and interviews
- Develop and maintain a network of news sources providing access to exclusive local stories
- Leverage relationships within the community for the purpose of developing connections to story leads and bridge relevant activities through community relations department
- Participate in station-sponsored and philanthropic events and all assigned special promotions projects
- Perform field reporting, fill-in for other shows, and other temporary assignments, as needed
- Gather information, conduct interviews, shoot video, write, edit and report assigned stories
- Generate video, images and/or information for our digital and social media platforms
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years of experience as anchor in a top market
- Minimum 5 years of experience as television MMJ
- Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or related field, or equivalent work experience
- Proven track record of strong writing, storytelling and live reporting skills
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) required both written and verbal
- Must be willing to work in Houston, TX
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
- Must have an active driver’s license and excellent driving record
Desired Characteristics:
- Experience in a variety of anchor/host scenarios, including studio, remotes, specials, etc.
- Experience in a variety of on-air reporting functions including anchoring, investigations, franchises, etc.
- Very strong speech skills with the ability to ad-lib effortlessly in various types of situations, particularly breaking news
- Strong understanding and demonstration of editorial judgment and journalistic ethics, including a current knowledge of laws of libel, slander and applicable FCC rules and regulations
- Experience in automated studio environments
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions, and successfully manage multiple assignments concurrently in a high pressure, breaking news environment
- Active engagement in Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, etc.)
- Effective self-starter with the proven ability to generate and produce news stories
- Proficiency delivering enterprising stories
- Experience being actively engaged in editorial processes and meetings
- Understanding of emerging news production techniques and technology, with a pioneering spirit with desire to learn emerging technologies and invent the future
- Good collaborative and interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels
- Believes that teams are smarter and more dynamic together
Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
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