News Reporter

Job Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description
Noticiero Telemundo Chicago is seeking a motivated, energetic, and creative General Assignment Reporter.

Responsibilities include:
• Execute live shots in the field for various newscasts and digital content
• Research, write, produce, and report stories on deadline for television and digital platforms.
• Appear on camera - both live and recorded.
• Write and present stories in both Spanish and English on television and digital platforms.
• Conduct effective interviews and gather detailed information on assigned stories.
• Working as a team with a photographer as assigned.
• Pitch insightful, community reaching stories.
Qualifications
• Minimum 5 years of experience as television reporter.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Proven track record of strong writing, storytelling, and live reporting skills
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) required both written and verbal.
• General knowledge of news topics both local, national, and international.
Eligibility Requirements:
• Must submit a Demo Reel of own work to be considered.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be willing to work in Chicago, IL.
• This is an AFTRA-union represented position and will be required upon hire if not currently a member.
• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Must have a flexible schedule with ability to work any of a 24x7 shift and willingness to travel and work long hours and on weekends with short notice.
• Salary range: 85k-120k

Desired Characteristics:
• Solid news judgment, strong writing, and research skills.
• Ability to enterprise stories.
• Excellent writing and speech skills.
• Must be able to ad-lib effortlessly in various types of situations, particularly breaking news.
• Experience of working simultaneous on a web product
• Strong knowledge of digital and social networks in regard to content gathering, sourcing and distribution.
• Work in a positive team environment.
• Knowledge of WordPress and digital platforms.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-864o5k-18-217-210-224-42 in your application.