Telemundo Arizona seeks an individual with a comprehensive understanding of television news production, outstanding writing and verbal communication skills, and on-camera live reporting. Individuals must also know about Dalet, iNews, non-linear editing systems, and camera operation.
ResponsibilitiesThis individual will manage shooting, writing, and editing daily stories and gather material to contribute to building the rundown.This person is responsible and must be able to set up, run, and manage live shots independently.File stories for our OTT (Over the Top) Platforms.Write, produce, and present fair and correct news and feature stories.Keep current on news events locally and nationally.Develop and keep a network of contacts supplying access to exclusive stories.Investigate information to show facts and find the truth.Gather information on newsworthy events and write, produce, and present fair, correct, and unbiased news stories as assigned.Handle supplying on-air news in the studio and frequent field shoots.Draft stories, headlines, and news updates for television, online, and digital platforms.Write, produce, and present fair, correct, and unbiased news stories as assigned through the creative use of the video camera and proficient lighting and editing skills.Abide by NBC Telemundo news policies and guidelines.Present newscasts to the viewer in a professional manner.Responsible for presenting breaking news to viewers during live and outside regularly scheduled newscasts.Responsibilities also include keeping up with current events and news in our state.Help the producer set up sources, find and execute enterprise news investigations, build, and maintain a strong list of story ideas on a year-round basis, both long-term, deeper-digging stories and quicker turns, document acquisition, and paper trails.Send daily to the assignment desk an email with at least three-enterprise story proposals.Able to make phone calls to set up interviews. These calls may happen outside of regular working hours.Be able to work nights and weekends.Work cooperatively as a team member under tight daily deadlines.Gather news information and prepare for presentation on the newscast and all digital platforms.Multi-media journalists will be expected to take part in community and station events, acting as emcees and/or hosts as requested by the station from time to time.Able to respond quickly to breaking news and take directions from and interact with the assignment desk, producers, reporters, anchors, and production control room personnel.Keep technical equipment in optimal operating conditions, including cameras and lighting gear.