News Anchor MMJ

Job Description

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Job Description
Telemundo NBC Universal's Owned Television station in San Antonio, Texas, KVDA TV, is looking for an Anchor/Multimedia Journalist:
• Perform on-air anchor responsibilities for designated Telemundo San Antonio newscasts or program across KVDA's multiple platforms including digital
• Contribute story ideas for our daily newscasts and for key series pieces
• Prepare and/or assemble, write and present story content in a fair, accurate and unbiased manner
• Collaborate with news producers and managers to conceptualize, produce and present Telemundo San Antonio newscast, specials and packages based on either breaking or pre-planned stories
• Give feedback to the producers about the content of the newscast
• Generate story ideas, research and set up the content and interviews for the newscast and digital platforms
• Develop and maintain a network of news sources providing access to exclusive local stories
• Leverage relationships within the community for the purpose of developing connections to story leads and bridge relevant activities through community relations department
• Participate in station-sponsored and philanthropic events and all assigned special promotions projects
• Perform field reporting
• Fill-in for other shows as Anchor and MMJ, and other temporary assignments, as needed
Other Responsibilities might included:
• Gather information, conduct interviews, shoot video, write, edit and report assigned stories
• Generate video, images and/or information for our digital and social media platforms
• Contribute creating content for KVDA's multiple platforms like digital, fast channels, OTT and social.
Qualifications
• Minimum 3 years of experience as anchor
• Minimum 5 years of experience as television MMJ.
• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Proven track record of strong writing, storytelling and live reporting skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required both written and verbal
• Must be willing to work in San Antonio, TX
• Must have a flexible schedule with the ability to work any of a 24x7 shift and willingness to travel and work long hours and on weekends with short notice
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must have an active driver's license and excellent driving record

Desired Characteristics
• Minimum 5 years of news anchor experience and 10 years of newsroom experience.
• Solid news judgment, strong writing and research skills
• Experience in a variety of anchor/host scenarios, including studio, remotes, specials, etc.
• Experience in a variety of on-air reporting functions including anchoring, investigations, franchises, etc.
• Very strong speech skills with the ability to ad-lib effortlessly in various types of situations, particularly breaking news
• Strong understanding and demonstration of editorial judgment and journalistic ethics, including a current knowledge of laws of libel, slander and applicable FCC rules and regulations
• Experience in automated studio environments
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions, and successfully manage multiple assignments concurrently in a high pressure, breaking news environment
• Active engagement in Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, etc.)
• Effective self-starter with the proven ability to generate and produce news stories
• Proficiency delivering enterprising stories
• Experience being actively engaged in editorial processes and meetings
• Understanding of emerging news production techniques and technology, with a pioneering spirit with desire to learn emerging technologies and invent the future
• Good collaborative and interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels
• Believes that teams are smarter and more dynamic together

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-bxxn36-216-73-216-118-42 in your application.