Job Description

Telemundo NBC Universal’s Owned Television station in Houston, Texas, KTMD TV, is looking for an Anchor/Multimedia Journalist:

• Perform on-air anchor responsibilities for designated Telemundo Houston newscasts or program across KTMD’s multiple platforms.
• Confident and adaptable when improvising live on air, with the ability to think quickly, maintain composure, and communicate clearly in dynamic or breaking news situations.
• Experienced in moderating roundtable discussions and leading panel conversations, ensuring smooth flow, balanced participation, and engaging dialogue on complex topics.
• Deep knowledge of local, national, and international affairs, with the ability to analyze and explain complex topics clearly and objectively, without introducing personal bias or editorializing.
• Responsible for producing their own editorial segments, including researching, verifying, and organizing content to be discussed during the newscast, aligning with the show's journalistic standards and style.
• Contribute story ideas for key series pieces for daily news programs. Generate story ideas, research and set up the content and interviews.
• Prepare and/or assemble, and present story content in a fair, accurate and unbiased manner.

Will shoot, write & edit stories/packages as needed. Experience in MMJ story gathering preferred.

• Brings an established network of contacts and sources that can be leveraged for timely, relevant, and exclusive interviews or expert insights.
• Proactive in developing original, interactive segments and multimedia content, tailored for both on-air presentation and engagement across digital and social media platforms.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to work closely with the newscast’s producer, contributing ideas, aligning on editorial direction, and ensuring smooth integration of individual segments into the overall show.
• Open to operating or learning to operate field cameras, with the flexibility to shoot their own footage when needed, especially in fast-moving or solo assignments.
• Participate in station-sponsored and philanthropic events and all assigned special promotions projects.

Qualifications

_ Qualifications/Requirements_

• Minimum 3 years of experience as anchor in a top market
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Proven track record of strong writing, storytelling and live reporting skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required both written and verbal
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Houston, TX
• Must have a flexible schedule with the ability to work any of a 24x7 shift and willingness to travel and work long hours and on weekends with short notice
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must have an active driver’s license and excellent driving record

Desired Characteristics

• Solid news judgment, strong writing and research skills
• Experience in a variety of anchor/host scenarios, including studio, remotes, specials, etc.
• Experience in a variety of on-air reporting functions including anchoring, investigations, franchises, etc.
• Very strong speech skills with the ability to ad-lib effortlessly in various types of situations, particularly breaking news
• Strong understanding and demonstration of editorial judgment and journalistic ethics, including a current knowledge of laws of libel, slander and applicable FCC rules and regulations
• Experience in automated studio environments
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions, and successfully manage multiple assignments concurrently in a high pressure, breaking news environment
• Active engagement in social media (Twitter, Facebook, etc.)
• Effective self-starter with the proven ability to generate and produce news stories
• Proficiency delivering enterprising stories
• Experience being actively engaged in editorial processes and meetings
• Understanding of emerging news production techniques and technology, with a pioneering spirit with desire to learn emerging technologies and invent the future
• Good collaborative and interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels
• Believes that teams are smarter and more dynamic together

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.