Anchor

Univision Communications

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM:We are looking for a dynamic and experienced News Anchor with exceptional journalism, editorial leadership, and an engaging on-air presence for Univision Arizona.The ideal candidate will be fluent in spoken and written Spanish, possess a strong understanding of U.S. news and political landscapes, and bring a proven track record anchoring and newsroom leadership.ABOUT YOU:You are a natural storyteller with the journalistic instinct to track leads, develop strong angles, and present balanced, engaging stories across platforms. You thrive under pressure, can confidently ad-lib during breaking news, and are skilled at live reporting and simultaneous English-to-Spanish translation when necessary.YOUR DAY-DAY:
  • Proven experience as an on-air anchor.
  • Deliver newscasts in Spanish across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms with clarity, authority, and engagement.
  • Write and edit scripts in Spanish with a high standard of accuracy and journalistic integrity.
  • Collaborate with producers and reporters to develop compelling, well-rounded newscasts.
  • Conduct live interviews and anchor breaking news with confidence and professionalism.
  • Report from the field on assigned stories, special projects, investigations, explainers, or interviews.
  • Represent the station at community events and public appearances as a brand ambassador.
  • Create content for digital and social media platforms, including posting stories online and on UCI-affiliated site.
YOU HAVE:
  • Fluent in Spanish and English (written and verbal).
  • Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent newsroom experience (5+ years).
  • Proven experience as an on-air anchor; news producer, reporter experience preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of political journalism, particularly within the U.S. landscape.
  • Exceptional live reporting, ad-libbing, and simultaneous English-to-Spanish translation skills.
  • Familiarity with iNews or similar newsroom systems.
  • High ethical and journalistic standards with a passion for informing the community.
  • Must be flexible with schedule, including availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and breaking news coverage.
  • Ability to sit, stand, or walk for up to 8 hours; must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds if needed.
OUR BENEFITS:TelevisaUnivision believes that a happy, well-balanced employee is what makes our culture thrive. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO; tuition reimbursement; wellness and employee support programs; 401K; and life and other insurance plans. This is all in addition to our comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to ensuring a diverse workforce by providing broad outreach to all qualified applicants regarding job vacancies at the station. Organizations that regularly distribute information about employment opportunities to job seekers or provide employment referrals that wish to receive notices of our job vacancies may do so by contacting Human Resources.Please apply to: Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter. Internal applicants must notify their current manager before applying.#LI-ONSITE (for 100% onsite requirement)TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.

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