Local TV Reporter Aftra- NBC Los Angeles
NBCUniversal
Universal City, CA
Responsibilities:
* Coordinate all elements needed to provide content for live newscasts and special live events assigned to you on a daily basis.
* Assist in the production of all aspects of a live program on a daily basis.
* Support the exchange of video and feeds in a fast paced deadline driven environment.
* Coordinate interviews and logistics for KVEA 52 field crews.
* Facilitate the news gathering process and ensure comprehensive coverage of all news stories across all of KVEA 52 platforms, including but not limited to broadcast, digital and web.
* Participate in editorial meetings, develop interesting story ideas using strong editorial judgment.
* Develop enterprise story ideas consistent with the KVEA 52 news brand.
* Generate contacts important to news coverage in the Los Angeles area, including law enforcement.
* Monitor police and emergency scanners and electronic/printed sources for news and disseminate the information to appropriate newsroom personnel.
* Coordinate and dispatch reporters, photographers, and newsgathering personnel to execute news coverage.
* Facilitate communication with production staff to ensure proper execution of daily newsgathering plans.
• Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications
Degree in Communications and/or Journalism.
Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in electronic media.
Solid editorial judgment.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to speak, read and write fluently in Spanish and English.
Answer heavy phone call volume and research stories while successfully multitasking in a high pressure, tight deadline newsroom environment
Make sound editorial decisions and react aggressively to breaking news with or without management present
Contribute to online platforms as assigned
Eligibility Requirements
Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be
Considered note job# BR
Must be willing to work in Universal, CA
Experience working with Nielsen audience data and systems
Must have a flexible schedule with ability to work any of a 24x7 shift
• Ability to work overtime, holidays and on weekends with short notice
Must be able to work weekends, longer hours or varying shifts when necessary to meet production and broadcast deadlines
Must be 18 years or older
Must have unrestricted work authorization to live in the United States
Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
Desired Characteristics
Desired Characteristics
• Knowledge of i-News
• Knowledge of digital platform integration (Web, Mobile, Social Media)
• Command and understanding of APC Systems (Automated Production Control Systems)
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gqkxb1-35-175-172-94-42 in your application.