Video Journalist, Telemundo T39 Dallas/Fort Worth at NBCUniversal

Fort Worth, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fluency In Spanish, Fluency In English, Journalism, Video Editing, Story Development, Live Reporting, Social Media Engagement, Interviewing, Community Engagement, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Ad-libbing, Multi-tasking, Communication Skills, News Gathering, Physical Fitness

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

Company Description NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. 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. Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025. Job Description General Responsibilities: NBCUniversal’s Owned Spanish Speaking Television station in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, KXTX TV, is looking for a Video Journalist. As a T39 VJ, you will be creating content for the most innovative news organization in Texas. Responsible for shooting, writing, creating and editing original news stories; gather information for news stories using beat sources, contacts and leads. Work directly with VP of News, Executive Producer and News Producer on story ideas and development. Presents completed stories that are accurate, journalistically sound, fair and balanced. Will coordinate, organize, conduct and video-record interviews in both English an Spanish. Will report Live during newscasts and breaking news as needed, either in studio or out in the field. Operate a Dejero live unit, set up and shoot their own live shots. Produce original content for an assigned newscast, stream service, digital and social media. Develop on-going “sweeps” style stories. Strategically engage in social media. Back-up news anchor when needed. Represent Telemundo in community related events. Build relationships with community and contacts for developing story leads Qualifications Basic Qualifications: Fluency in Spanish and English, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both languages. BA or BS in Journalism or related field, or equivalent experience. Minimum 2 years of experience working in Spanish market broadcast television. Eligibility Requirements: Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered Must be able to provide a reel/portfolio of work examples -- if available, include a web address when you submit your resume (if applicable) Physical requirements required to perform medium/heavy physical work which includes: Lifting and carrying camera equipment ranging from 15 lbs. to 50 lbs. (in camera weight) for extended periods of time to shoot on remote locations Must be willing to work long hours, varying shifts (including nights and weekends) and report to work in emergencies depending upon news coverage when necessary. Must be willing to work in Dallas/Fort Worth, just south of DFW Airport and able to travel to surrounding areas as needed. Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. Must be 18 years or older. Must have a valid driver’s license. Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Desired: Be informed on news events locally and nationally. Develop and maintain a network of contacts providing access to exclusive stories. Assist producer in establishing sources, finding, and executing enterprise news investigations, building and maintaining strong list of story ideas. Ability to ad-lib and improvise effortlessly in various types of on-air situations. Must work well under pressure with an ability to meet deadlines. A high level of skill and mastery of the Spanish language is essential. Candidate must work effectively with others in a team-oriented environment. Independent problem solving & multi-tasking. Additional Requirements: Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite. Additional Information As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].

Responsibilities

The Video Journalist will create original news stories by shooting, writing, and editing content, while also gathering information from various sources. They will report live during newscasts and breaking news, and produce content for multiple platforms including digital and social media.