Anchor - Kvea

Job Description

Responsibilities

KVEA – Telemundo 52, NBCUniversal's Owned Television Station in Los Angeles, CA is looking for an experienced News Anchor.

Responsibilities:
• Play a leadership role on the desk and in the newsroom using editorially sound news judgment
• Write, approve and edit scripts when necessary to ensure for accuracy and news worthiness
• Attend editorial meetings with story ideas and the overall mission of the news organization in mind
• Work with producers, writers and executive producers to ensure high standards and style of writing
• Use social media such as Twitter and Facebook to promote breaking news stories, and news updates
• Be familiar with co-anchor scripts to have a better understanding of overall newscast
• Research, pitch, interview and write news stories. Gather news information and facts to write scripts
• Land the big exclusive interviews with newsmakers and work and develop sweeps stories
• Work directly with News Director and News EP on rundown development
• Report live on location as needed
• Represent Telemundo in the community by appearing at and hosting community events from time to time

Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications:

Must be completely fluent in Spanish (speak, read & write)
Must have excellent Spanish language writing skills
Bilingual. Be able to translate press conferences live from English to Spanish.
A minimum of 7 years' experience as reporter, or Anchor in a top 10 market
Editing Skills with various editing software preferred
BA or BS in Journalism, Communications or Political Science preferred
Must be able to ad-lib effortlessly in various types of situations, particularly breaking news
Enterprise reporting skills preferred. Strong live reporting skills are necessary
Must be able to handle working under deadline pressure
Must be able to work effectively with others in a team environment
The availability to work a flexible schedule, including any shift, any day part, including weekends and holidays, with short notice

Eligibility Requirements

Must be willing to work in Los Angeles, California and able to travel as needed
Willingness to work longer hours and attend after-hours clients events
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must be 18 years of age
Must have a valid Driver's License
Must be able to provide a reel/portfolio of work samples
Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online at www.nbcunicareers.com

Desired Characteristics

Excellent News judgment
The desire to 'win'
Ability to perform under tight time deadlines
Able to respond quickly and accurately to breaking news with Live Cut-ins
Creative with unique story ideas for development
Must be able to embrace and execute process, the act of transparency in journalism. This includes using questions in stories you write, listening closely to reporters to ask context follow-up questions and the forward selling of Telemundo newscasts, stories and people
A commanding and engaging on-air presence

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ro9e12-3-148-107-255-42 in your application.