Reporter
KOAT-TV
Albuquerque, NM
Responsibilities
• Perform on-air anchor responsibilities for designated Telemundo Albuquerque NM newscasts or program across the station's multiple platforms
• Contribute story ideas for key series pieces for daily news program
• Prepare and/or assemble, and present story content in a fair, accurate and unbiased manner
• Collaborate with other news producers and managers to conceptualize, produce and present Telemundo Albuquerque news specials and packages based on either breaking or pre-planned stories
• Generate story ideas, research and set up the content and interviews
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 tentpole events
• Perform field reporting, fill-in for other shows, and other temporary assignments, as needed
• Participate in editorial meetings, proofread scripts and work hand in hand with newscast producers, executive producers
Qualifications/Requirements
• BA or BS in related field.
• Must be willing to work in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
• Must possess a minimum of 5 years television anchor/reporter experience.
• Must have strong Spanish language skills (verbal & written).
• Candidate must have excellent Spanish and English writing skills as well as very strong verbal skills.
• Ability to ad-lib effortlessly in various types of situations.
• Strong live reporting skills are necessary.
• He/she will be responsible for the production of assigned news content by writing and editing for broadcast and all digital platforms.
• As Anchor/Producer, candidate will be responsible for the overall coverage of assigned stories on all platforms throughout the shift assigned.
• Ability to handle working under the pressure of intense deadlines.
• The ideal candidate must be able to work effectively with others in a team environment.
• Ability to participate in community, public events and/or Master of Ceremonies as requested by the station.
Desired Characteristics
• BA or BS in Journalism, Communications or Political Science preferred.
• General Assignment reporting skills preferred.
• Ability to write, edit, produce and gather content under heavy deadline pressure, without compromising accuracy or credibility.• Possess the ability to work effectively with others in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to present scripts with clarity and energy.
• Proven record of meeting deadlines and developing contacts.
• Proven record of contributing story ideas.
• A history of newsroom leadership.
• A history of working well with news staff.
• Spanish and English languages proficiency (reading and writing).
• Invested and engaged in the local community and authentically understands and represents the local viewer.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d974v4-35-170-81-62-42 in your application.