Job Description

TELEMUNDO COLORADO is seeking a Multimedia Journalist responsible for the writing and onair 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 onair 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 preplanned stories that were promoted ahead of time.                                           
• Create content for KDEN nonlinear platforms. 
• Assist producer in establishing sources finding and executing enterprise news investigations building and maintaining strong list of story ideas on a yearround basis both longterm 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
• Follow NBC Telemundo Social Media Policies and Standards

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 Inews 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 Centennial Colorado
• Must have a valid drivers license and excellent driving record.

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 Cutins 
• Able to adlib 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.

External applicants must submit a Demo Reel and resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered.

Additional Information :

As part of our selection process external candidates may be required to attend an inperson interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversals policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race color religion creed gender gender identity or expression age national origin or ancestry citizenship disability sexual orientation marital status pregnancy veteran status membership in the uniformed services genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to .

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime

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