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Video Journalist
Entertainment & Media Industry Company
Houston, TX, 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
The Video Journalist is responsible for shooting, writing & editing news stories on a daily basis. This position will report to the Executive Producer.
Responsibilities
Will shoot, write & edit news stories on a daily basis for station’s newscasts, recorded programs and/or other live, station broadcasts – either in the studio or out on location.
Works directly with News Producers on story ideas and development
Presents completed stories that are accurate, journalistically sound, fair and balanced
Will report Live during newscasts and breaking news as needed, either in studio or out in the field
Will coordinate, organize, conduct and video-record interviews
Will develop on-going “sweeps” and “special series” stories
Represents Telemundo in community related events
Builds relationships with community and contacts for developing story leads
Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications
BA or BS in Journalism or related field
At least two years reporting, shooting, writing, and video-editing experience
Must be an excellent writer and communicator in Spanish
Enterprise reporting required
Live reporting experience
Eligibility Requirements
Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through Company website
Must be willing to work in Houston area and able to travel to surrounding areas as needed
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 submit to a background investigation
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 completely 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)
Must accept Solutions, as Company’s Dispute resolution program
Desired Characteristics
News judgment with solid ethical decision process
Excellent Spanish, reading, writing and speaking
Strong English, reading, writing and speaking
High competitive nature
Ability to perform under tight time deadlines
Skills to be a problem solver
Creative with strong sense of community involvement for unique story ideas
Strong writing skills with ability to connect on an emotional level