Job Description

KTDO Telemundo 48 is looking for a self-starter with strong writing and editing skills. Candidates must understand the power of visual storytelling. They must be well-versed on social media and understand how to gather the best video content from field and online. They must also thrive under pressure.

• Work closely with EPs, Show Producers, Anchors, Reporters and Assignment Editors to write content with strategy, including headlines, teasers, news briefs, anchor intros and lead-ins.
• Ability to write, desktop edit and gather content for all KTDO’s platforms including newscast and digital.
• Produce for linear or digital under heavy deadline pressure without compromising credibility.
• Understand graphic programs to visually enhance and showcase stories with production.
• Use social media tools to stay on top of news events and compelling video/pictures.
• Collaborate with members of the KTDO team across all platforms to ensure the most complete local news coverage is both fair and accurate.
• Ability to execute in a daily breaking news environment.
• Produces under tight deadlines and attend editorial meetings.
• Respond to breaking news with urgency and accuracy.
• Must have an excellent command of the English & Spanish language: spelling, and grammar.
• Distinguishes what events are considered news in the market.
• Contributes story ideas, participates in daily coverage decisions.
• Understands and follows all Telemundo News standards and ethics.
• Other duties as assigned by News Director & Executive Producer

Qualifications

• Bilingual, Spanish language proficiency (speaking, reading and writing)
• A degree in Broadcasting, Journalism or related field.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience writing in a broadcast or cable news environment.
• Applicants must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• Must have a flexible schedule with ability to work any of a 24 x7 shifts and willingness to work long hours and on weekends and holidays with short notice.
• Must be willing to work in El Paso, TX
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have an active Driver’s License and good driving record.
• Strong news writing skills.
• Ability to write, edit, produce and gather content under heavy deadline pressure, without compromising accuracy or credibility.
• Significant experience in a news environment.
• Strong journalistic skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of various media platforms, including broadcast, web, and mobile.
• Strong computer skills, with basic understanding of multi-media file formats.
• A Pioneering spirit with the desire to learn emerging technologies.
• Passion to develop and present story ideas.
• Invested and engaged in the local community and authentically understands and represents the local viewer.

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.

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