Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM: TelevisaUnivision 19 Sacramento, California, has an immediate opening for a Multimedia Journalist. A Multimedia Journalist, will be responsible for generating story ideas, as well as making and maintaining contacts with community leaders, government, legislators and city officials. He/she presents on-air reports in a clear, concise, objective manner. Must be able to generate enterprising stories and sweeps ideas. The MMJ will be a "one-person band" that will complete a story from onset to end. Must be able to work alone with the camera, to write and edit his/her story, and to interact with the viewers throughout the Univision web page and social media. You will report to the Regional News Director YOUR DAY-DAY: - Gather information, conduct interviews, shoot video, write, edit and report assigned stories daily. - Present stories live on-air, online and/or mobile in a fair, accurate and unbiased manner. - Generate video, images and/or information for our digital and social media platforms. - Develop and maintain a network of news sources providing access to exclusive local stories. - Maintain strong familiarity with local, national and international news and issues of the day. - Communicate with news producers, assignment editors and managers regarding story development, progress in the field and/or breaking news stories. - Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a collaborative manner that works well with co-workers, supervisors and the community at large. - Other duties as assigned by management. - Establish and maintain news contacts and relationships with the community that will translate into news stories. - Maintain strong familiarity with local, national and international news and issues of the day. YOU HAVE: - Candidate must be completely fluent in English/Spanish, with superior written/spoken Spanish language skills. - Minimum (2) years of experience as a television reporter - Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or related field, or equivalent work experience may be considered. - Proven track record of strong writing, storytelling and live reporting skills. - Must be able to use newsroom computer systems/applications (hardware/software). Knowledge of iNews required. - Candidate must have functional to advanced knowledge in the use of field cameras, gear and editing systems. - Candidate must be able to make sound decisions while working under extreme deadlines and must have the ability to follow directions and incorporate constructive criticism into work results. - Must have the ability and flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays. - Must be able to drive and have a valid driver's license with a good driving record. Desired Skills & Experience + Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook + Knowledge of digital social media Physical Requirements + Ability to stand, walk, bend, type, edit, reach and sit for up to eight (8) hours. OUR BENEFITS: TelevisaUnivision believes that a happy, well-balanced employee is what makes our culture thrive. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO; tuition reimbursement; wellness and employee support programs; 401K; and life and other insurance plans. This is all in addition to our comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options. Salary range: $59,000-$64,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Please note the national salary range listed in the job posting reflects the new hire salary range across levels and U.S. locations that would be applicable to the position. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERTelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to ensuring a diverse workforce by providing broad outreach to all qualified applicants regarding job vacancies at the station. Organizations that regularly distribute information about employment opportunities to job seekers or provide employment referrals that wish to receive notices of our job vacancies may do so by contacting Human Resources. Please apply to: TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law. About TelevisaUnivision TelevisaUnivision is the world's leading Spanish-language media company. Powered by the largest library of owned Spanish-language content and a prolific production capability, TelevisaUnivision is the top producer of original content in Spanish across news, sports and entertainment verticals. This original content powers all of TelevisaUnivision's platforms, which include market-leading broadcast networks Univision, Las Estrellas, Canal 5 and UniMás, and a portfolio of 38 cable networks, which include TUDN, Galavisión, Distrito Comedia and TL Novelas. The company also operates the leading Mexican movie studio, Videocine, and owns and operates the largest Spanish-language audio platform in the U.S. across 35 terrestrial stations and the Uforia digital platform. TelevisaUnivision is also the owner of ViX, the largest Spanish-language streaming platform in the world. For more information, please visit televisaunivision.com . Sobre TelevisaUnivision TelevisaUnivision es la compañía líder de medios en español en el mundo. Impulsada por la biblioteca propia más grande de contenido en español y una alta capacidad de producción, TelevisaUnivision es el más grande productor de contenido para las verticales de noticias, deportes y entretenimiento. Este contenido original es lo que impulsa las plataformas de TelevisaUnivision, que incluyen las cadenas de transmisión líderes Univision, las estrellas, Canal 5, y UniMás, y un portafolio de 38 canales de televisión de paga, que incluyen TUDN, Galavisión, Distrito Comedia, y TL Novelas. La compañía además opera el estudio de producción cinematográfica líder en México, Videocine, y posee y administra las plataformas más grandes de audio en español en Estados Unidos en 35 estaciones y la plataforma digital Uforia. TelevisaUnivision también es propietaria de ViX, el servicio de streaming en español más grande del mundo. Para más información, por favor visita televisaunivision.com .

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