News Anchor / MMJ, Telemundo

This is a Full Time Job

Telemundo NBC Universal’s Owned Television station in San Antonio, Texas, KVDA TV, is looking for an Anchor/Multimedia Journalist:

•   Perform on-air anchor responsibilities for designated Telemundo San Antonio newscasts or program across KVDA’s multiple platforms including digital

•   Contribute story ideas for our daily newscasts and for key series pieces

•   Prepare and/or assemble, write and present story content in a fair, accurate and unbiased manner

•   Collaborate with news producers and managers to conceptualize, produce and present Telemundo San Antonio newscast, specials and packages based on either breaking or pre-planned stories

•   Give feedback to the producers about the content of the newscast

•   Generate story ideas, research and set up the content and interviews for the newscast and digital platforms

•   Develop and maintain a network of news sources providing access to exclusive local stories

•   Leverage relationships within the community for the purpose of developing connections to story leads and bridge relevant activities through community relations department

•   Participate in station-sponsored and philanthropic events and all assigned special promotions projects

•   Perform field reporting

•  Fill-in for other shows as Anchor and MMJ, and other temporary assignments, as needed

Other Responsibilities might included:
• Gather information, conduct interviews, shoot video, write, edit and report assigned stories
• Generate video, images and/or information for our digital and social media platforms
• Contribute creating content for KVDA’s multiple platforms like digital, fast channels, OTT and social.

Qualifications

•   Minimum 3 years of experience as anchor

•  Minimum 5 years of experience as television MMJ.

•   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 and Demo Reel through the link below to be considered

•   Must be willing to work in San Antonio, 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
•   Minimum 5 years of news anchor experience and 10 years of newsroom experience.

•   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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