Job Description

KSTS is currently seeking a Multi-Media Journalist/Content Producer who will work closely with assignment editors, reporters, and anchors to produce, write, edit, and gather content on all KSTS platforms, both linear and digital, including FAST in Spanish. This is a hybrid position. As a Multi-Media Journalist, this individual will be 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. As a Content Producer, they will be responsible for writing, editing, and building graphics for all platforms.

• Must be knowledgeable on daily news events, aware of past events, and understand news in the Northern & Central California market.
• Must speak, write, and read Spanish.
• The ideal candidate is expected to be a key communicator in the newsroom, talking with each person who will participate or provide content for that newscast.
• The ideal candidate must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills that allow for collaboration with managers, the digital team, and the assignment desk. This collaboration is crucial in delivering complete, fair, and accurate local news coverage, and the candidate should be adept at working with others to achieve this goal.
• Must understand the station's mission and priorities.

As Multi-Media Journalist:

• Conduct research to write and present stories that not only attract the viewer’s interest but also shape the news narrative.
• 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.
• Coordinate, organize, and conduct interviews
• Quickly adjust to late changes and be aggressive in breaking news coverage.
• Present a completed story with fair, accurate and community-relevant content
• Generate ideas and report breaking news either in the studio or on location
• Actively involved in sharing news content on Social Media platforms
• Make appearances before social and civic groups and at schools and colleges on behalf of the station.

As Content Producer:

• Write and produce stories, headlines, and news updates for broadcast and all digital platforms, including OTT.
• Stay on top of the latest graphic tools to enhance and showcase stories visually.
• Write news scripts and edit video clips.
• Must be able to produce under heavy deadline pressure without compromising credibility.
• Conceptualize, write, and edit stories in different formats (VO, VO/SOT & PKG)
• Coordinate script and storyline with correct video sources and graphics
• Ensure accuracy and correct spelling in graphics and banners
• Log news and inform the content producer of available material that can be used in the newscast
• Produce (write & edit) content for digital platforms in Spanish.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in newsgathering and/or production.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience writing, producing and desktop editing systems.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Experience line-producing newscasts
• Experience editing content on a desktop editing system.
• Ability to make priority decisions under a deadline.
• Strong ability to deliver news as it develops on all current and future platforms.
• Team player mentality
• Bilingual, English, and Spanish

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicants must submit a resume/CV and Demo Reel through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must have a flexible schedule with ability to work any of a 24x7 shifts and willingness to work long hours and on weekends and holidays with short notice
• Must be willing to work in San Jose, CA
• 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
• Must accept Solutions as NBCUniversal’s Dispute Resolution Program

Desired Characteristics

• Significant experience in a news environment
• Strong journalistic skills
• Knowledge and understanding of various media platforms, including broadcast, web, mobile and OTT
• Knowledge and understanding nonlinear editing system and workflows
• 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 Requirements:

• *  **Required On-Site** : This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
  

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 theBenefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $70,000 - $105,000

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.