Anchor/Video Journalist

2 Days ago • 5 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The News Anchor/MMJ will be responsible for on-air delivery of daily newscasts and shooting, writing, and editing news stories for all platforms. They will work closely with producers to ensure stories are accurately written and presented, including live translation of English press conferences into Spanish. Responsibilities include presenting newscasts, writing stories, generating ideas, and conducting interviews. The candidate must be able to work under pressure and have excellent Spanish and English writing skills.

Must have:

5 years of experience as a television reporter
Excellent writing skills in Spanish
Strong speech skills
Ad-lib effortlessly in various situations
Handle working under intense deadlines
Fluent in Spanish (speak, read & write)

Good to have:

Enterprise reporting skills
Strong live reporting skills
News judgment with a solid ethical decision process
Highly competitive nature
Ability to perform under tight time deadlines

Perks:

Company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.

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Job Details

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

KXTX Telemundo 39 is seeking a News Anchor/MMJ responsible for the on-air delivery of daily newscasts. The ideal candidate will also shoot, write & edit news stories for all our platforms, including broadcast, web, social media, and OTT. They will work closely with producers to ensure stories are accurately written and presented on all platforms.

Responsibilities

Present newscasts to the viewer in a professional manner, including breaking news, both during live newscasts, outside regularly scheduled newscasts, and on all our news platforms, including FAST, digital, social media, and OTT.
Must be able to do live translation of English language press conferences/events into Spanish
Conduct research to write and present stories that attract the viewer’s interest
Will shoot, write & edit news stories for the station’s newscasts, recorded programs, and/or other live station broadcasts – either in the studio or out on location.
Write and produce stories, headlines, and news updates for broadcast and all digital platforms, including OTT.
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
Actively involved in sharing news content on Social Media platforms
Follow NBC – Telemundo Social Media Policies and Standards
Make appearances before social and civic groups and at schools and colleges on behalf of the station
Must be knowledgeable on daily news events, aware of past events, and understand news in the Northern Texas market.
Quickly adjust to late changes and be aggressive in breaking news coverage.
Ability to turn stories in Spanish for Telemundo and English for our NBC 5 sister station.
Must understand the station's mission and priorities.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience as a television reporter; Anchoring Experience
Shooting and Editing Skills with various editing software including Edius
BA or BS in Journalism, Communications or Political Science preferred.
Must have excellent writing skills in Spanish Language as well as very strong speech skills
Must be able to ad-lib effortlessly in various types of situations, particularly breaking news
Enterprise reporting skills preferred. Strong live reporting skills are necessary.
Must be able to handle working under the pressure of intense deadlines.
Must be able to work effectively with others in a team environment
Must have flexible hours, including nights and weekends, with the ability to work any of a 24x7 shifts and willingness to work long hours and holidays with short notice

Eligibility Requirements

Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered

Must be willing to work in Fort Worth, TX
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must be 18 years or older
Must have a valid driver’s license
Must be fluent in Spanish (speak, read & write)
Must be able to provide a reel/portfolio of work examples -- if available, include a
web address when you submit your resume (if applicable)

Desired Characteristics

News judgment with a solid ethical decision process
Strong English, reading, writing, and speaking
Highly competitive nature
Ability to perform under tight time deadlines
Able to respond quickly and accurately to breaking news with Live Cut-ins
Able to “ad-lib” effortlessly in various types of situations
Creative with unique story ideas for development

Additional Requirements:

Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.