Telemundo 48 Área de la Bahía is looking for an experienced and energetic News Anchor for our Spanish-language newscasts. This journalist will join a newsroom that emphasizes breaking news, investigative reporting, and connecting with the diverse Hispanic communities of the Bay Area. The Anchor is responsible for local on-air delivery of newscasts. News anchors must be able to write, report, and produce local news stories in Spanish for live newscasts and content across multiple platforms, inclu... more details
Job Description
Telemundo 48 Área de la Bahía is looking for an experienced and energetic News Anchor for our Spanish-language newscasts. This journalist will join a newsroom that emphasizes breaking news, investigative reporting, and connecting with the diverse Hispanic communities of the Bay Area. The Anchor is responsible for local on-air delivery of newscasts. News anchors must be able to write, report, and produce local news stories in Spanish for live newscasts and content across multiple platforms, including digital, social media, OTT, and FAST.
Please note: This is NOT an entry-level position.
The Anchor's primary purpose is to report daily and breaking news stories to keep the audience informed. They are involved and work closely with producers to ensure stories are accurately written and presented on the daily newscasts and across multiple platforms including social media.
Anchors are responsible for presenting local & national news and generating ideas.
Responsible for writing news stories daily.
Conduct research to write and present stories that attract the viewer’s interest.
Generate ideas and report breaking news in the studio or on location in the field.
Contribute story ideas for key series pieces for daily news programs.
A pioneering spirit with the creative desire to produce and present stories in new and different ways.
Must understand how to leverage social media platforms when producing and posting stories.
Provide input to the show producer on show content and format.
Expected to report from the field, live shots, interviews, and package stories.
Present newscasts to the viewer in a professional manner, including breaking news both during live newscasts and outside regularly scheduled newscasts on multiple platforms.
Write and copy edit assigned scripts in newscasts.
Invested and engaged in the local community while understanding how to represent the local viewer.
Make appearances before social and civic groups and at schools and colleges on behalf of the station.
Qualifications
Qualifications
BA or BS in related field.
Must possess a minimum of 5 years television anchor/reporter experience.
Candidate must have excellent Spanish writing skills as well as very strong verbal skills.
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, and franchises.
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.
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 (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, 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
Strong live reporting skills are necessary.
Ability to handle working under the pressure of intense deadlines.
The ideal candidate must be able to work effectively with others in a team environment.
Ability to participate in community, public events and/or Master of Ceremonies as requested by the station.
Eligibility Requirements:
Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
Must be willing to work in San Jose, CA.
Must be willing to work extended hours, weekends and holidays with short notice.
Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
Must have the ability to work any of a 24 x 7 shift
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
Must be 18 years or older.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must be fluent in Spanish (speak, read & write).
Must be able to provide a reel/portfolio of work examples -- if available, include a web address when you submit your resume (if applicable).
Desired Characteristics:
General Assignment reporting skills preferred.
Possess the ability to work effectively with others in a team environment.
Demonstrated ability to present scripts with clarity and energy.
Proven record of meeting deadlines and developing contacts.
Proven record of contributing story ideas.
Experience in newsroom leadership.
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 the Benefits page of the Careers website.
Salary range: $130,000 - $165,000
Additional Information
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