Telemundo44 is looking for a freelance bilingual Reporter with a passion for local news. If you are a creative visual storyteller who enjoys being out in the community capturing local stories, we are looking for you! This is a freelance position with an estimated 6-month duration.
Hourly rate: $47.64
Job Duties:
Enterprise news storiesGather informationShoot, write and edit newsworthy events including breaking/spot news, general news, sports and feature stories relevant to the Washington, D.C. communityCreate web content that complements the station websiteReport, write and produce packages content for multiple newscasts each day and for other platforms as assignedDevelop and maintain a network of news sources providing access to exclusive local newsActive community involvementWork closely with Producers, News Managers and Assignment Editors, as well as Reporters and Anchors to gather, produce, write and desktop editResearch and produce news segmentsField produce, conduct interviews and shoot storiesPresent stories live on air partnering with photographers and as a single person MMJDevelop and pitch story ideasBasic QualificationsMinimum of 2 years' experience as a television/multimedia reporterMinimum 2 years of experience in newsgathering, reporting and/or productionMinimum 2 years of experience writing, producing and desktop editingBilingual (English/Spanish) both written and verbalAdditional Job RequirementsMust be willing to work in Washington, D.C.Be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays as requiredMust be 18 years or olderMust have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United StatesDesired QualificationsBS/BA in Journalism/Communications or related major or equivalent work experienceExcellent news judgmentExcellent writing skillsAnchoring experience in a local or network news environmentAbility to investigate information to establish facts and determine truthPrior experience with DaletExperience working with digital cameraWorking knowledge of non-linear editingExperience utilizing social media as a news gathering/reporting toolCritical thinking skills, able to understand and communicate complex issuesStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to multi-task, meet deadlines and act as a team playerAbility to make priority decisions under deadlineExcellent interpersonal skillsTeam player who can also work independently and is a self-starterNBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. 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.
