Video Journalist, T39

Job Description

Video Journalist, Telemundo T39 (Dallas/Fort Worth)

Responsibilities

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Job Description

NBCUniversal's Owned Spanish Speaking Television station in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, KXTX TV, is looking for a Video Journalist. As a T39 VJ, you will be creating content for the most innovative news organization in Texas.
• Responsible for shooting, writing, creating and editing original news stories; gather information for news stories using beat sources, contacts and leads.
• Work directly with VP of News, Executive Producer and News Producer on story ideas and development.
• Presents completed stories that are accurate, journalistically sound, fair and balanced.
• Will coordinate, organize, conduct and video-record interviews in both English an Spanish.
• Will report Live during newscasts and breaking news as needed, either in studio or out in the field.
• Operate a Dejero live unit, set up and shoot their own live shots.
• Produce original content for an assigned newscast, stream service, digital and social media.
• Develop on-going ''sweeps'' style stories.
• Strategically engage in social media.
• Back-up news anchor when needed.
• Represent Telemundo in community related events.
• Build relationships with community and contacts for developing story leads

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• BA or BS in Journalism or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in Spanish market broadcast television.

Eligibility Requirements:
(note job #)
• Must be able to provide a reel/portfolio of work examples -- if available, include a web address when you submit your resume (if applicable)
• Physical requirements required to perform medium/heavy physical work which includes:

Lifting and carrying camera equipment ranging from 15 lbs. to 50 lbs. (in camera weight) for extended periods of time to shoot on remote locations
• Must be willing to work long hours, varying shifts (including nights and weekends) and report to work in emergencies depending upon news coverage when necessary.
• Must be willing to work in Dallas/Fort Worth, just south of DFW Airport and able to travel to surrounding areas as needed.
• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the US
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required both written and verbal
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Be informed on news events locally and nationally.
• Develop and maintain a network of contacts providing access to exclusive stories.
• Assist producer in establishing sources, finding, and executing enterprise news investigations, building and maintaining strong list of story ideas.
• Ability to ad-lib and improvise effortlessly in various types of on-air situations.
• Must work well under pressure with an ability to meet deadlines.
• A high level of skill and mastery of the Spanish language is essential.
• Candidate must work effectively with others in a team-oriented environment.
• Independent problem solving & multi-tasking.

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.

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rnqq5o-18-220-226-147-42 in your application.