Multimedia Journalist for Lifestyle & Entertainment

This is a Full Time Job

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) with a passion for lifestyle and entertainment reporting to join our team. This role will contribute to our daily newscasts by covering stories across Central Florida and the Tampa Bay Area.

- Will shoot, write & edit stories on a daily basis for station’s newscasts, recorded programs and/or other live, station broadcasts – either in the studio or out on location.
- Works directly with News Producers on story ideas and development
- Presents completed stories that are accurate, journalistically sound, fair and balanced.
- Will report Live during newscasts and breaking news as needed, either in studio or out in the field.
- Will coordinate, organize, conduct and video-record interviews.
- Will develop on-going “sweeps” and “special series” stories.
- Represents Telemundo in community related events.
- Builds relationships with community and contacts for developing story leads.

Qualifications
- BA or BS in Journalism or related field.
- At least two years reporting, shooting, writing, and video-editing experience.
- Demonstrated ability to enterprise, research, and plan compelling stories.
- Experience producing both taped and live reports.
- Must be an excellent writer and communicator in Spanish.
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
- Proven experience as an entertainment reporter.
- Strong live reporting abilities.
- Deep knowledge of entertainment, culture, and community events.
- Passion for arts, culture, and lifestyle content.
- Comfortable discussing entertainment topics and trends.
- Ability to shoot, write, and edit video packages.
- Exceptional storytelling skills.
- Ability to meet tight production deadlines.
- Capable of setting up interviews and covering live events, including evenings and weekends.
- Proactive in pitching story ideas and generating engaging show topics.
- Collaborative team player across newsroom departments.
- Willingness to work in both Central Florida and Tampa Bay.
- Flexibility to travel, work overtime, and adapt to last-minute schedule changes.
- Must be able to work varied shifts, including nights and weekends.
- Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must be covered by Solutions, NBCUniversal’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program.

Desired Characteristics
- News judgment with solid ethical decision process.
- Strong English, reading, writing and speaking.
- High competitive nature.
- Ability to perform under tight time deadlines.
- Skills to be a problem solver.
- Creative with strong sense of community involvement for unique story ideas.
- Strong writing skills with ability to connect on an emotional level.