NBCUniversal is hiring: Sports Anchor, Telemundo Las Vegas in Las Vegas

Job Description

Responsibilities

• This person will be responsible for covering live sporting events of all local, professional and sports teams or related local sports stories.
• Candidate is responsible for producing, writing, shooting and editing his own stories and segments.
• This person will be responsible for keeping up to date on current events in the world of sports.
• The Sports MMJ will also be expected to participate in community events and station activities from time to time as master of ceremonies and/or Host as requested by the Station.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience working in Spanish market broadcast television.
• Knowledge of major sports in the United States and Mexico are a must.
• The ability to ad-lib and improvise effortlessly in various types of on air situations.
• Work well under pressure with an ability to meet deadlines
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required both written and verbal. A high level of skill and mastery of the Spanish language is essential.
• Work effectively with others in a team oriented environment.
• Degree in Journalism is desired.
• Willingness and ability to work long hours, late nights and weekends as required.
• Shoot & edit videos for news broadcasts.
• Able to work a Flexible Schedule and Shifts.
• Applicants must submit a resume/CV and Demo Reel through nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• Must be willing to work in Las Vegas, NV
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Qualifications

• Own the big sports headlines with innovative, compelling storytelling across all platforms.
• Pitch and produce enterprise and lead sports stories for broadcast, digital, and social media.
• Independently produce nightly sportscasts for 5PM, 6PM and 11PM newscasts, ensuring high editorial standards.
• Cover live sporting events for local, professional, and major league teams, as well as community sports stories.
• Write, shoot, and edit your own stories and segments with creativity and accuracy.
• Stay up-to-date on sports news and trends locally and nationally.
• Create and host a weekly segment highlighting a local athlete or community member making an impact.
• Maintain an active presence on social media, engaging audiences and driving conversation.
• Ensure all content meets NBCUniversal News Group Legal and Standards guidelines.
• Understand and comply with sports copyrights and licensing requirements to protect the station and maintain ethical standards.
• Build strong relationships with community leaders and organizations to deepen our local sports coverage.
• Participate in station-sponsored events, community activities, and special projects as a representative of the station.
• Develop and maintain a planning calendar for sports coverage and special initiatives.

Desired Characteristics

• Excellent Spanish, reading, writing and speaking.
• Strong English, reading, writing and speaking.
• Able to work under pressure of intense deadlines.
• Work effectively with others in a team environment.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's 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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.