Anchor, Telemundo T39 Dallas/Fort Worth
NBC Universal
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Telemundo 39 is looking for an experienced and energetic News Anchor for our Spanish-language newscasts. This journalist will join a newsroom that prioritizes breaking news, investigative reporting, and connecting with the diverse Hispanic community in the DFW area. The Anchor is responsible for local on-air delivery of newscasts. News anchors must be able to write, report, and produce local news stories in Spanish for live newscasts and content across multiple platforms including social media, streaming, and digital.
Please note: This is NOT an entry-level position.
+ The Anchor's primary purpose is to report daily and breaking news stories to keep the audience informed. They are involved and work closely with producers to ensure that stories are accurately written and presented on daily newscasts and across multiple platforms, including social media.
+ Anchors are responsible for presenting local & national news and generating ideas.
+ Responsible for writing news stories daily.
+ Conduct research to write and present stories that attract the viewer’s interest.
+ Generate ideas and report breaking news in the studio or on location in the field.
+ Contribute story ideas for key series pieces for daily news programs.
+ A pioneering spirit with the creative desire to produce and present stories in new and different ways.
+ Must understand how to leverage social media platforms when producing and posting stories.
+ Provide input to the show producer on show content and format.
+ Expected to report from the field, live shots, interviews, and package stories.
+ Present newscasts to the viewer in a professional manner, including breaking news both during live newscasts and outside regularly scheduled newscasts on multiple platforms.
+ Write and copyedit assigned scripts in newscasts.
+ Invested and engaged in the local community while understanding how to represent the local viewer.
+ Make appearances before social and civic groups and at schools and colleges on behalf of the station.
Basic Qualifications:
+ Fluency in Spanish and English, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
+ BA or BS in related field.
+ Must possess a minimum of 5 years of television anchor/reporter experience.
+ Solid news judgment, strong writing, and research skills
+ Experience in a variety of anchor/host scenarios, including studio, remotes, specials, etc.
+ Experience in a variety of on-air reporting functions, including anchoring, investigations, and franchises.
+ Very strong speech skills with the ability to ad-lib effortlessly in various types of situations, particularly breaking news.
+ Strong understanding and demonstration of editorial judgment and journalistic ethics, including current knowledge of laws of libel, slander, and applicable FCC rules and regulations.
+ Demonstrated ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions, and successfully manage multiple assignments concurrently in a high-pressure, breaking news environment
+ Active engagement in social media (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
+ Experience being actively engaged in editorial processes and meetings
+ Strong live reporting skills are necessary.
+ Ability to participate in community, public events, and/or Master of Ceremonies as requested by the station.
Eligibility Requirements:
+ Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
+ Must be willing to work in Fort Worth, Texas.
+ Must be able to provide a reel/portfolio of work examples -- if available, include a web address when you submit your resume (if applicable).
+ Must be willing to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays with short notice.
+ Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends, with short notice
+ Must have the ability to work any of a 24/7 shift
+ Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
+ Must be 18 years or older.
+ Must have a valid driver’s license.
Desired Characteristics:
+ Effective self-starter with the proven ability to generate and produce news stories
+ Proficiency in delivering enterprising stories
+ 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.
+ Experience in newsroom leadership.
+ Understanding of emerging news production techniques and technology, with a pioneering spirit and with desire to learn emerging technologies and invent the future.
+ Good collaborative and interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels
+ 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.
Additional Requirements:
Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. 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.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
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