Job Description

** Responsibilities**

• Responsible for gathering information on newsworthy events.
• Develop and maintain a network of contacts providing access to exclusive stories.
• Gather information on newsworthy events and write, produce, and present fair, accurate, and unbiased news stories as assigned.
• Gather news information and prepare for a presentation on the newscast and all digital platforms.
• Be responsible for providing on-air news including both in-studio and frequent field shoots.
• Create, report, and help produce news specials and packages, based on either breaking news or pre-planned stories that were promoted ahead of time.
• Create content for KTLM non-linear platforms.
• Assist producer in establishing sources, finding, and executing enterprise news investigations, building, and maintaining a strong list of story ideas on a year-round basis, both long-term deeper digging stories and quicker turns, document acquisition, and paper trails.
• Make phone calls to set up interviews. These calls may happen outside of regular working hours.
• Must have a flexible schedule with the ability to work any of the 24x7 shifts and willingness to work long hours and on weekends and holidays with short notice
• Large community involvement, making a reasonable number of appearances tied to the viewer community.
• Write stories headlines and news updates for television, online, and digital platforms.
• Will operate video camera and recording equipment, live U or Dejero, and edit on Edits Pro editing systems.
• Respond quickly to breaking news and take direction from, and interact with, the assignment desk, producers, MMJs, anchors, and production control room personnel.
• Maintain technical equipment including cameras and lighting gear.
• Manage project deadlines and deliverables.
• Must abide by the NBC – Telemundo News Standards and Guidelines
• Follow NBC – Telemundo Social Media Policies and Standards

Qualifications

** Eligibility Requirements**

• BS/BA in Journalism/Communications.
• Minimum 1 year of experience shooting with HD Cam.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with film or video lighting.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a reporter in a top 50 market.
• Flexibility with respect to scheduling and/or assigned work shifts.
• Working knowledge of I-news, Stratus, Avid, Edius, or Final Cut Pro.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and the Internet.
• Must have strong Spanish language skills (verbal & written).
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be willing to work in McAllen, TX
• Must have a valid driver’s license and excellent driving record.
• External applicants must submit a Demo Reel and resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered.

** Desired Characteristics**

• News judgment with a solid ethical decision process
• Highly competitive nature
• Ability to perform under tight time deadlines
• Able to respond quickly and accurately to breaking news with Live Cut-ins
• Able to “ad-lib” effortlessly in various types of situations
• Creative with unique story ideas for development
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently or as part of a collaborative team.

Additional Information

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