Multimedia Journalist, Telemundo Sacramento Job at NBCUniversal in Sacramento

Multimedia Journalist, Telemundo Sacramento

Position at NBCUniversal (Telemundo Sacramento). Salary range: $70,304 - $85,000 per year.

Base pay range

$70,304.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Job Description

Telemundo Sacramento is seeking a highly qualified individual with a strong background in television news production. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional writing and verbal communication skills in Spanish, along with a solid understanding of editing systems and camera operations. This individual will be responsible for shooting, writing, creating, and editing original news stories; gather information for news stories using beat sources, contacts and leads.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, organize, conduct, and video‑record interviews.
• Deliver news reports demonstrating energy, confidence, professional appearance, and voice quality.
• Present complete stories that are accurate, journalistically sound, fair and balanced.
• Keep up to date on current events and local news.
• Work independently using a video camera for news gathering.
• Report Live during newscasts and breaking news as needed, either in studio or out in the field.
• Work directly with News Director, Executive Producer and News Producers on story ideas and development.
• Post video, pictures and stories to website, Facebook, and other social media outlets under the direction of our Digital content producers.
• Develop ongoing “sweeps” and “special series” stories.
• Build relationships with the community and contacts for developing story leads.
• Participate in community events and station activities from time to time as master of ceremonies and/or host as requested by the station.
• Participate in station special events.
• Develop and maintain a network of contacts providing access to exclusive stories.
• Establish sources, find and execute enterprise news investigations, building and maintaining a strong list of story ideas.
• Manage general upkeep of assigned company equipment.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish and English, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a working journalist.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a reporter working in Spanish market broadcast television.
• Must provide a reel/portfolio of work examples; if available, include a web address when you submit your resume.
• BS/BA in journalism/communications, related field or equivalent experience.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States; must be 18 years or older.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule in a 24/7 news environment, including nights, weekends and holidays, and to report to work in emergencies as needed.
• Must be willing to work in the Sacramento area.

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to ad‑lib and improvise in various on‑air situations.
• Work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent writing skills in Spanish and strong verbal skills.
• High mastery of the Spanish language.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere through respectful communication with coworkers, supervisors, and the community.
• Independent problem‑solving and multi‑tasking.

Additional Requirements

Required On‑Site: This position is required to be performed full‑time at an NBCUniversal‑designated worksite.

Benefits: company‑sponsored benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and other perks.

EEO Statement

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.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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