Bilingual Host / Reporter

Job Description

Bilingual Host/Reporter (PT)

WPRI 12 is looking for a multimedia talent to join our team. This position involves gathering and developing stories, conducting interviews, reporting on community events and happenings, and delivering that content in Spanish and/or English through written stories and video. We want someone who can connect with our viewers through storytelling.
Our goal is to connect with our Spanish-speaking community on all platforms including television, web and social media. This job is for someone who is driven, curious, motivated and ready to excel.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities:
• On-camera presentation as Host/Reporter for our Spanish language program 12 Informa: wpri.com/12-informa
• Research, find, and confirm stories for digital program and TV
• Pitch unique stories that will grow our audience and our 12 Informa brand
• Establish and maintain relationships/sources in the community
• Take an active role in discovering and creating content, including stories, photos, videos, etc.
• Execute strategies that engage and grow audiences across all digital devices
• Write, produce and edit content that appeals to target audiences on web, social media, and TV
• Participate in station community and promotional events
• Understanding of Southern New England and Providence market
• Exceptional writing, speech, grammar and spelling in Spanish

Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• 2+ years experience in digital content creation, television or radio broadcasting
• Must be able to collaborate with station teams of content managers, reporters, anchors, videographers, producers, promotions, and engineering staff
• Knowledge of media production, communication and dissemination techniques and methods, including creative ways to inform and engage via written, oral, and visual media
• Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills
• Proficient and savvy in social media platforms, tools, and best practices
• Interact with viewers/users via phone and social media sites
• Digital video editing skills a plus
• Journalism experience, news judgment, journalistic integrity a plus

Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications, TV/film or equivalent experience may substitute 2+ years experience in digital content creation, television or radio broadcasting.

Training/Equipment: Utilize state-of-the-art web and television technology, video and graphics.

WPRI-TV is located in Providence, RI and provides television shows, news, and information in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts.

Rhode Island is affectionately known as the Ocean State due to its beautiful beaches and scenic coastlines.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is America's largest local television and media company with 200 broadcast stations (including partner stations) in 116 markets addressing more than 68% of US television households and a growing digital media operation.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-re0095-3-142-96-146-42 in your application.