Job Description
TelevisaUnivision is seeking a Writer for their newscast to produce content for the Spanish language broadcast network. The candidate needs a strong understanding of compelling storytelling across all platforms, production workflows, and the ability to lead in high-stress situations. They should be familiar with digital technology and social media, committed to advancing skills in a changing environment.
Good To Have:
- Experience and/or understanding of Chicago marketplace
Must Have:
- Excellent writing skills
- Ability to copy-edit news stories
- Experience writing for multiplatform and tailoring to each
- Ability to translate aptly from English to Spanish
- Skill in revising spelling for graphics and supers
- Quick reaction to breaking news and show news updates
- Ability to provide content for the station’s websites and social media channels
- Strong command of editorial standards, ethics and legal matters pertaining to broadcast
- Knowledge and at least 2 years’ experience in a major news market
- Working knowledge of newsroom operation system (iNews, vizRT)
- Bilingual with the ability to write fluently in Spanish and English
- Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM:
TelevisaUnivision is seeking a Writer for their newscast, to produce content for the Spanish language broadcast network.
ABOUT YOU:
Candidate will need to possess a strong understanding of compelling storytelling across all platforms, production workflows and be able to lead in high stress situations.
Candidate should be very familiar with digital technology and social media and be committed to continue advancing their skills in a changing environment.
YOUR DAY-DAY: (aka Responsibilities)
- Excellent writing skills
- Copy-edit news stories
- Writing for multiplatform and tailoring to each one
- Translate aptly from English to Spanish
- Revise spelling for graphics and supers
- Quick reaction to breaking news and show news updates
- Provide content for the station’s websites and social media channels.
- Strong command of editorial standards, ethics and legal matters pertaining to broadcast
- Preferred experience and/or understanding of Chicago marketplace
YOU HAVE: (aka Qualifications)
- Knowledge and at least 2 years’ experience in a major news market.
- Working knowledge of newsroom operation system (iNews, vizRT).
- Must be bilingual with the ability to write fluently in Spanish and English.
- Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.
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