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
Desired Characteristics
Additional Requirements:
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.