BILINGUAL NEWS ANCHOR/PRODUCER - TBO (Gray Media Group)

Bilingual News Anchor/Producer - TBO

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
This position will collaborate with Gray Telemundo Stations across the US, but the position will be located in Atlanta as part of the Spanish News Bureau. It is located in the same building as Atlanta News First and Telemundo Atlanta.
Gray Media's Spanish News Bureau, located in Atlanta, is looking for a Bilingual News Producer/Anchor to join their award-winning news team. The ideal candidate will be dynamic on and off-air and possess an innate desire to inform and empower the community in various markets across the Southeast. Candidate must be able to write, produce, and present news for a variety of newscasts in different markets and digital platforms.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Anchor or Co-Anchor the newscast daily.
Write and produce a variety of newscasts in different markets and digital platforms
Perform line-producing duties for newscasts and shows
Write scripts, create elements, and dictate story placement/flow for newscasts and digital platforms
Gather, edit, write, and present story content in an accurate and unbiased manner
Coverage, production, and editing of local news packages for all markets
Collaborate with News Director, Reporters, Editors, and Producers for daily newscasts and specials
Use social media platforms to build a following/audience
Work well under pressure and deadlines.
Develop trust and contacts within the community across designated markets
Possess integrity and credibility as a journalist
Pitch stories and investigative stories
Write/Upload stories for online and Digital Desk
Produce specials with the news team as needed
Attend and represent Telemundo at Hispanic events on behalf of stations as needed
Attend/participate in station-sponsored events and all assigned special promotions in different markets
Ability to go live in a field with a camera/LiveU is a plus
Strong shooting and editing experience as an MMJ is a plus
Qualifications/Requirements include:
B.A. or B.S. Degree, preferably in journalism or equivalent experience
Experience in news-producing software (ENPS desirable)
Experience in editing software (i.e., Edius, Premiere Pro, CS, Final Cut)
Strong English-to-Spanish translation experience needed
Spanish language (native level)
Write and speak native Spanish fluently
Proficient in English, both written and verbal
2+ Years experience producing newscasts
Some travel may be required to Southeast markets for events, meetings, and news coverage. (approximately 3-5 times a year)
Solid news editorial judgment and journalistic ethics
Strong news research skills
Good attitude and team player
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Attention to detail
Valid driver's license
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
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