Digital Journalist

Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

· Responsible for reporting, producing, coordinating, planning, and publishing content on the website, app, social media accounts, and broadcast platforms

· Responsible for pitching and producing original stories

· Responsible for the development, production, and editing of content focused on the Hispanic communities

· Assist in editing stories produced by other team members, when needed

· Cover breaking news

· Develop and maintain a network of contacts providing access to exclusive stories

· Generates a wide variety of story ideas, research and set up the content and interviews

· Generates relevant topics and news briefs with script and video

· Responsible for conceptualizing and writing accurate Spanish-language news stories

· Work with the linear team to maximize news coverage on all platforms

· Works under the direct supervision of the Director of News Digital Content and is responsible for completing any other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications or equivalent work experience

· Minimum 5 years of experience working in a newsroom

· Minimum 3 years of experience as a reporter covering US Hispanic communities

· Proficient written and verbal communication in English and Spanish

· Experience managing digital tools, including social media platforms and CMS

· Working knowledge of Photoshop

Desired Characteristics:

· Experience in investigative reporting and politics coverage

· Understanding of digital metrics

· Exhibits an understanding of social media and messaging platforms

· Exhibits knowledge of current entertainment industry trends for the Latin Market in the US

· Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced, dead-line driven environment

· Accustomed to working in a team and collaborating with all levels within the organization

· Effective self-starter with the proven ability to generate and produce news stories and enterprise stories

· Proven solid writing skills and editorial judgment

· Proven excellent interpersonal skills combined with a strong sense of how to visually tell a compelling story desired

· Creative and highly organized

· Exhibits news judgment with solid ethical decision process

Additional Requirements:

· Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered

· Must be willing to work in the Greater Miami, Florida area

· Must be 18 years or older

· Must be able to provide references from previous employers if requested

· Must be “on call” 24 hours a day / 7 days a week

· Must be willing to facilitate personnel requirements including late and/or last minute scheduling changes in a 24/7 production work environment.

· Must be available to work (whenever necessary) early mornings, evenings, holidays, weekends, and natural disaster emergencies.

· Must be willing to travel as needed, sometimes on short notice.

Additional Information

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. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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