Multimedia Journalist

8 Hours ago • 2-5 Years • $79,000 PA - $84,500 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

TelevisaUnivision Chicago is seeking a Multimedia Journalist to join their news team. The ideal candidate should be a creative storyteller with strong reporting, shooting, editing, and digital skills. Responsibilities include developing enterprise stories, covering breaking news, and producing content for on-air, digital, and streaming platforms. The journalist will work independently in the field, write and edit their own stories, and represent Univision professionally. The role requires pitching and researching stories, reporting live, shooting and editing using Adobe Premiere Pro, writing news scripts in Spanish, and producing content for social media. Building community relationships and collaborating with the newsroom team are also key.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 2-5 years of journalism experience
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English
  • Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Strong storytelling and reporting skills
Good to have:
  • Experience in a Spanish-language newsroom
  • Familiarity with newsroom systems (iNews)
  • Knowledge of social media and digital publishing
Perks:
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Wellness and employee support programs
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and supplemental insurance

Job Details

TelevisaUnivision Chicago is looking for a dynamic Multimedia Journalist to join our award-winning news team. The ideal candidate is a creative, resourceful storyteller with strong reporting, shooting, editing, and digital skills. This journalist will be responsible for developing enterprise stories, reporting breaking news, and producing compelling content across platforms — both on-air, digital and streaming.

As part of our newsroom, you’ll be expected to work independently in the field, write and edit your own stories, and represent Univision with professionalism and integrity. This is a SAG-AFTRA union position.

YOUR DAY-DAY:

  • Pitch, research, and develop enterprise and breaking news stories.
  • Report live from the field as needed and in studio with clarity, accuracy, and confidence.
  • Shoot and edit stories using camera and phone equipment and Adobe Premiere Pro.
  • Write and voice news scripts in Spanish under tight deadlines.
  • Produce content for digital and social media platforms with a mobile-first approach as needed.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, local officials, and other news sources.
  • Stay informed on local and build relationship with audience and community to bring enterprising stories.
  • Collaborate closely with producers, assignment editors, and news managers.
  • Represent Univision in the community and at station events as needed.
  • Pitch special stories and longform story format pieces

YOU HAVE

  • Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field OR equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum of 2–5 years of experience as a television journalist, preferably in a Spanish-language newsroom.
  • Fully bilingual in Spanish and English (spoken and written).
  • Proven experience reporting, shooting, and editing news stories independently. Working with camera equipment and iPhone.
  • Strong storytelling, writing, and live reporting skills.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and newsroom systems (i.e., iNews).
  • Functional knowledge of social media platforms and digital publishing.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
  • Must become a member of SAG-AFTRA.

Salary Range: $79,000 - $84,500. Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience.

OUR BENEFITS: TelevisaUnivision believes that a happy, well-balanced employee is what makes our culture thrive. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including Paid Time Off (PTO), tuition reimbursement, wellness and employee support programs, a 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life and other supplemental insurance options.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to stand, walk, bend, type, edit, reach, and sit for up to eight (8) hours, and ability to carry and operate field camera equipment. Apply on-line at TelevisaUnivision’s career page:https://corporate.televisaunivision.com/careers/

 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to ensuring a diverse workforce by providing broad outreach to all qualified applicants regarding job vacancies at the station.  Organizations that regularly distribute information about employment opportunities to job seekers or provide employment referrals that wish to receive notices of our job vacancies may do so by contacting Human Resources.

Please apply to:  https://corporate.televisaunivision.com/careers/

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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About The Company

TelevisaUnivision is the world’s leading Spanish-language media company. Powered by the largest library of owned Spanish-language content and a prolific production capability, TelevisaUnivision is the top producer of original content in Spanish across news, sports andentertainmentverticals. This original content powers all of TelevisaUnivision’s platforms, which include market-leading broadcast networks Univision, Las Estrellas, Canal 5 and UniMás, and a portfolio of 38 cable networks, which include TUDN, Galavisión, Distrito Comedia and TL Novelas. The company also operates the leading Mexican movie studio, Videocine, and owns and operates the largest Spanish-language audio platform in the U.S. across 35 terrestrial stations and the Uforia digital platform. TelevisaUnivision is also the owner of ViX, the largest Spanish-language streaming platform in the world.

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