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Reporter
Entertainment & Media Industry Company
Universal City, CA, United States
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About Us
Company is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Company owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. Company’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.
Responsibilities
Telemundo Company’s Owned Television station in the Los Angeles, KVEA TV, is looking for a Reporter.
This position is responsible for gathering news information and preparing for presentation on air, on line and for mobile.
Perform on-air reporting responsibilities for designated Telemundo 52 newscast or program across KVEA’s multiple platforms
Gather, report, edit, write, prepare and/or assemble, and present story content in a fair, accurate and unbiased manner
Collaborate with news producers, managers and photographers to conceptualize, write, edit, and produce Telemundo 52 news specials and packages based on either breaking or pre-planned stories
Generate story ideas, research and set up the content and interviews
Communicate with news producers, assignment editors and managers regarding story development, progress in the field and/or breaking news stories
Develop and maintain a network of news sources providing access to exclusive local stories
Build relationships within the community for the purpose of developing connections to story leads
Participate in station-sponsored events and all assigned special promotions projects
Perform fill-in anchor and other temporary assignments, as needed
Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years of experience as television reporter in a top 20 market
Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or related field, or equivalent work experience
Proven track record of strong writing, storytelling and live reporting skills
Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) required both written and verbal
Eligibility Requirements:
Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through Company website to be considered
Must be willing to work in Company City, CA
Must have a flexible schedule with ability to work any of a 24x7 shift and willingness to travel and work long hours and on weekends with short notice
Must have a valid driver’s license
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Desired Characteristics
Minimum 5 years of experience as television reporter in top 10 market
Solid news judgment, strong writing and research skills
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
Demonstrated ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions, and successfully manage multiple assignments concurrently in a high pressure, breaking news environment
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
Knowledge of non-linear editing and shooting workflow
Understanding of Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, etc.)
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