Reporter Associate - NBC U0026 Telemundo

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
The News Associate Program is a 24-month, high-intensity program designed to develop entry-level media professionals. Participants in the program will work in a fast-paced newsroom in one of NBCUniversal's local stations. This program is an accelerated opportunity for professionals with Broadcast Communications or Journalism degrees and / or a minimum of one year of experience within a professional newsroom. The program will include a significant investment in training and coaching from some of the industry's best. The right candidate will learn the skills necessary to develop into a successful Reporter, Producer or Multimedia Journalist, while immersed in a professional newsroom.

Responsibilities
• Produce multiplatform stories for both NBC and Telemundo by contributing to on-air, streaming, digital, and social platforms
• Shoot, write and edit for broadcast and digital as assigned
• Develop contacts in the community and pitch original stories consistent with our brand and news philosophy
• Work with Producers, Assignment Desk, I-Team, and Streaming Producers to develop special in-depth coverage
• Ability to work a 24/7 shift and respond to breaking news
Qualifications
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Communications or Journalism or equivalent experience
• 6 months to one year of journalism experience
• Commitment to news production or journalism as a career
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
Eligibility Requirements
• Interested candidates must submit a resume through nbcunicareers.com
• Must be willing to work in San Diego
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends.
• Must be fluent in Spanish (speak, read & write)

Desired Characteristics
• Self-starter with ability to generate and produce news stories
• Ability to develop enterprise stories
• Investigative journalism skills
• Well-versed in local as well as national news stories
• Prior experience delivering taped and live reports
• Ability to communicate effectively on air
• Ability to write television news copy combing the script with video and still images
• Ability to write digital articles and social copy
• Ability to shoot and / or edit video a plus
• Ability to collaborate and work well with others under the pressure of deadlines
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $60,000- $80,000

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-6kq0mj-3-139-55-240-42 in your application.