Anchor / Multimedia Journalist Telemundo

This is a Full Time Job

Telemundo NBC Universal’s Owned Television station in Houston, Texas, KTMD TV, is looking for an Anchor/Multimedia Journalist:
• Perform on-air anchor responsibilities for designated Telemundo Houston newscasts or program across KTMD’s multiple platforms.
• Confident and adaptable when improvising live on air, with the ability to think quickly, maintain composure, and communicate clearly in dynamic or breaking news situations.
• Experienced in moderating roundtable discussions and leading panel conversations, ensuring smooth flow, balanced participation, and engaging dialogue on complex topics.
• Deep knowledge of local, national, and international affairs, with the ability to analyze and explain complex topics clearly and objectively, without introducing personal bias or editorializing.
• Responsible for producing their own editorial segments, including researching, verifying, and organizing content to be discussed during the newscast, aligning with the show's journalistic standards and style.
• Contribute story ideas for key series pieces for daily news programs. Generate story ideas, research and set up the content and interviews.
• Prepare and/or assemble, and present story content in a fair, accurate and unbiased manner.

Will shoot, write & edit stories/packages as needed. Experience in MMJ story gathering preferred.
• Brings an established network of contacts and sources that can be leveraged for timely, relevant, and exclusive interviews or expert insights.
• Proactive in developing original, interactive segments and multimedia content, tailored for both on-air presentation and engagement across digital and social media platforms.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to work closely with the newscast’s producer, contributing ideas, aligning on editorial direction, and ensuring smooth integration of individual segments into the overall show.
• Open to operating or learning to operate field cameras, with the flexibility to shoot their own footage when needed, especially in fast-moving or solo assignments.
• Participate in station-sponsored and philanthropic events and all assigned special promotions projects.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements
• Minimum 3 years of experience as anchor in a top market
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Proven track record of strong writing, storytelling and live reporting skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required both written and verbal
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through the link below to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Houston, TX
• Must have a flexible schedule with the ability to work any of a 24x7 shift and willingness to travel and work long hours and on weekends with short notice
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must have an active driver’s license and excellent driving record

Desired Characteristics
• Solid news judgment, strong writing and research skills
• Experience in a variety of anchor/host scenarios, including studio, remotes, specials, etc.
• Experience in a variety of on-air reporting functions including anchoring, investigations, franchises, etc.
• Very strong speech skills with the ability to ad-lib effortlessly in various types of situations, particularly breaking news
• Strong understanding and demonstration of editorial judgment and journalistic ethics, including a current knowledge of laws of libel, slander and applicable FCC rules and regulations
• Experience in automated studio environments
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions, and successfully manage multiple assignments concurrently in a high pressure, breaking news environment
• Active engagement in social media (Twitter, Facebook, etc.)
• Effective self-starter with the proven ability to generate and produce news stories
• Proficiency delivering enterprising stories
• Experience being actively engaged in editorial processes and meetings
• Understanding of emerging news production techniques and technology, with a pioneering spirit with desire to learn emerging technologies and invent the future
• Good collaborative and interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels
• Believes that teams are smarter and more dynamic together

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