Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce is hiring: Anchor R018794 in Phoenix

JOB TITLE: Anchor
LOCATION: Phoenix, AZ.

ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM:
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced News Anchor with exceptional journalism, editorial leadership, and an engaging on-air presence for Univision Arizona.

The ideal candidate will be fluent in spoken and written Spanish, possess a strong understanding of U.S. news and political landscapes, and bring a proven track record anchoring and newsroom leadership.

ABOUT YOU:
You are a natural storyteller with the journalistic instinct to track leads, develop strong angles, and present balanced, engaging stories across platforms. You thrive under pressure, can confidently ad-lib during breaking news, and are skilled at live reporting and simultaneous English-to-Spanish translation when necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proven experience as an on-air anchor.
• Deliver newscasts in Spanish across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms with clarity, authority, and engagement.
• Write and edit scripts in Spanish with a high standard of accuracy and journalistic integrity.
• Collaborate with producers and reporters to develop compelling, well-rounded newscasts.
• Conduct live interviews and anchor breaking news with confidence and professionalism.
• Report from the field on assigned stories, special projects, investigations, explainers, or interviews.
• Represent the station at community events and public appearances as a brand ambassador.
• Create content for digital and social media platforms, including posting stories online and on UCI-affiliated site.

Qualifications:

• Fluent in Spanish and English (written and verbal).
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent newsroom experience (5+ years).
• Proven experience as an on-air anchor; news producer, reporter experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of political journalism, particularly within the U.S. landscape.
• Exceptional live reporting, ad-libbing, and simultaneous English-to-Spanish translation skills.
• Familiarity with iNews or similar newsroom systems.
• High ethical and journalistic standards with a passion for informing the community.
• Must be flexible with schedule, including availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and breaking news coverage.
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for up to 8 hours; must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds if needed.

OUR BENEFITS:
TelevisaUnivision believes that a happy, well-balanced employee is what makes our culture thrive. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO; tuition reimbursement; wellness and employee support programs; 401K; and life and other insurance plans. This is all in addition to our comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options.

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