
Multimedia Journalist - Telemundo Colorado
- Centennial, CO
- $65,000-75,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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 presentation in 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 on pre-planned stories that were promoted ahead of time.
- Create content for KDEN non-linear platforms.
- Assist producer in establishing sources, finding, and executing enterprise news investigations, building, and maintaining 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 ability to work any of a 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 into 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 Edius 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
- 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 Centennial, Colorado.
- Must have a valid driver's license and excellent driving record.
- News judgment with solid ethical decision process
- Strong English, reading, writing, and speaking
- 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.