Bilingual General Assignment Reporter

This is a Full Time Job

Noticiero Telemundo Chicago is seeking a motivated, energetic, and creative General Assignment Reporter.

Responsibilities include:
• Execute live shots in the field for various newscasts and digital content
• Research, write, produce, and report stories on deadline for television and digital platforms.
• Appear on camera - both live and recorded.
• Write and present stories in both Spanish and English on television and digital platforms.
• Conduct effective interviews and gather detailed information on assigned stories.
• Working as a team with a photographer as assigned.
• Pitch insightful, community reaching stories.

Qualifications
• Minimum 5 years of experience as television reporter.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Proven track record of strong writing, storytelling, and live reporting skills
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) required both written and verbal.
• General knowledge of news topics both local, national, and international.

Eligibility Requirements:
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through the link below to be considered.
• Must submit a Demo Reel of own work to be considered.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be willing to work in Chicago, IL.
• This is an AFTRA-union represented position and will be required upon hire if not currently a member.
• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Must have a flexible schedule with ability to work any of a 24x7 shift and willingness to travel and work long hours and on weekends with short notice.
• Salary range: 85k-120k

Desired Characteristics
• Solid news judgment, strong writing, and research skills.
• Ability to enterprise stories.
• Excellent writing and speech skills.
• Must be able to ad-lib effortlessly in various types of situations, particularly breaking news.
• Experience of working simultaneous on a web product
• Strong knowledge of digital and social networks in regard to content gathering, sourcing and distribution.
• Work in a positive team environment.
• Knowledge of WordPress and digital platforms.

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