Reporter, Telemundo

This is a Full Time Job

Responsibilities

Manages local on-air and multiplatform delivery of newscasts and content, and for writing & editing story ideas daily.  Will collaborate closely with producers to ensure stories are accurately documented and presented on the daily linear newscasts and all platforms. Able to deliver local & national news in all platforms and generating ideas to increase ratings. This position reports to the VP of News.

• Will write & edit story ideas daily that attract the multiplatform viewer’s interest

• Write stories, headlines, and news updates for television, online, and digital platforms

• Work directly with News Producer on story ideas and development

• Present a completed story with fair, accurate, and community-relevant content

• Generate ideas and report breaking news either in the studio or on location

• Coordinate, organize, and conduct interviews

• Develop ongoing “sweeps” style stories

• Present newscasts to the viewer in a professional manner; including presenting breaking news to viewers both during live newscasts as well as outside regularly scheduled newscasts

• Involved in Social Media and streaming platforms.

• Make appearances before social and civic groups and at schools and colleges on behalf of the station

•Write and copy edit assigned scripts in newscasts

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements

• BA or BS in a related field

• At least four years of television reporter experience

• At least four years of experience writing, and editing with a good ratings track record

• Must have strong Spanish and English language skills (verbal & written)

• Enterprise reporting required

• Strong live reporting presence a must

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through the link below to be considered

• Must be willing to work in Houston, Texas area

• Must be 18 years or older

• Must have a valid driver’s license and excellent driving record

• Must be able to provide a reel/portfolio of work examples -- if available, include a web address when you submit your resume (if applicable)

• Must be able to participate in community, public events and Master of Ceremonies as requested by the station

• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

Desired Characteristics
News judgment with a solid ethical decision process

• Possess the ability to work effectively with others in a team environment

• High competitive nature

• Ability to handle working under the pressure of intense deadlines

• Skills to be a problem solver

• Creative with a strong sense of community involvement for unique story ideas

• Strong Writing skills with the ability to connect on an emotional level

• General Assignment reporting skills preferred

• Proven record of meeting deadlines and developing contacts

• Proven record of contributing story ideas