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Job Title Reporter, Network News Los Angeles
Business Segment Hispanic Enterprises & Content
Sub-Business Telemundo Network
Function News Production - Spanish Lang Network
About Us NBCUniversal is one of the world s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. Comcast Corporation owns a controlling 51% interest in NBCUniversal, with GE holding a 49% stake.
It is the policy of NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal's affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Career Level Experienced
Country United States
State/Province California
City Los Angeles
Responsibilities The Network News Reporter will be responsible for presenting story ideas from the region that are of interest to Hispanics.
Report (research, write, produce, present) fair and accurate stories as assigned daily to air in Al Rojo Vivo, Noticiero Nacional and news segments in Un Nuevo Dia.
Gathering and verify news information and preparing for presentation on air, on line and for mobile
Actively participate in daily editorial meetings with story pitches of interest to our viewers
Develop and maintain contacts with community, political leaders and activists and key figures
Develop enterprise and exclusive content
Collaborate with producers, managers and photographers to conceptualize, write and produce stories
Generate a wide variety of story ideas, research and set up the content and interviews
Gather and verify information through interviews, observation and research
Communicate with news producers, assignment editors and managers regarding story development, progress in the field and/or breaking news stories
Incorporate social media intro the reporting routine
Stay informed regarding current events on a national, international and regional level
Qualifications/Requirements Minimum of 8 years experience as a television reporter
Bachelor s Degree in Journalism or related field
BI-lingual (English/Spanish) required both written and verbal
Able to present stories on air in a professional manner during pre-packaged reports and live interventions
Demonstrated ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions, and successfully manage multiple assignments concurrently in a high pressure, breaking news environment
Excellent writing skills, able to write clear, concise, compelling, conversational and accurate copy
Must work with strict deadlines
Must be able to work a flexible schedule: overtime, weekends, holidays, breaking news scenarios
Must be available to travel within the US and Latin America, at times with short notice
Effective self-starter with the proven ability to generate and produce news stories and enterprise stories
Experience being actively engaged in editorial processes and meetings
Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
Must be willing to work in location listed in this posting
Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
Must have a valid driver s license
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United State
Desired Characteristics A basic understanding of desktop computers, iNews and learn systems as implemented
Strong understanding of editorial judgment and journalistic ethics, including a current knowledge of laws of libel and slander
Creative and highly organized
Strong interpersonal skills
Detail oriented
Knowledge of non-linear editing and shooting workflow