Multimedia Journalist

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Telemundo Las Vegas / KBLR is Telemundo’s local television station, serving the Spanish-speaking community in the Las Vegas market. Owned by NBCUniversal, Telemundo Las Vegas has been delivering local news, information and entertainment to viewers throughout Southern Nevada for nearly 20 years. Viewers turn to Telemundo Las Vegas for breaking news, weather and sports headlines across a variety of platforms, including online at TelemundoLasVegas.com and via mobile and social media channels. Telemundo Las Vegas demonstrates its commitment to the community by cultivating local partnerships and capturing the diversity of Southern Nevada.

Job Description

Perform on-air reporting responsibilities for designated Telemundo Las Vegas - KBLR newscasts or program across KBLR’s multiple platforms
Contribute story ideas for key series pieces for daily news program, digital & social media platforms
Prepare and/or assemble, and present story content in a fair, accurate and unbiased manner
Collaborate with news producers and managers to conceptualize, produce and present Telemundo Las Vegas KBLR news specials and packages based on either breaking or pre-planned stories
Generate story ideas, research and set up the content and interviews as well as edit packages and report new stories from field
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

Qualifications/Requirements:

BA or BS in Journalism / Communications.
Must possess a minimum of 3 years television anchor/reporter experience.
Candidate must have excellent Spanish & English writing skills as well as very strong verbal skills.
Candidate must be able to work as Multi Media Journalist and have excellent skills with camera and editing.
Ability to ad-lib effortlessly in various types of situations.
Strong live reporting skills are necessary.
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.
Interested and qualified candidates must submit a Demo Reel and resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com
Must be willing to work extended hours, weekends and holidays with short notice.
Must be willing to work at the KBLR TV Station in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Must be 18 years or older.
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

Desired Characteristics

BA or BS in Journalism, Communications or Political Science preferred.
General Assignment reporting skills preferred.
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.