Multimedia Journalist

The Philadelphia Local News Team at TelevisaUnivision is looking for a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) to join our team!

The MMJ is responsible for the development and production of content for our early and late newscasts. Content is centered on news that informs, educates, empowers, and entertains the Tri-State Area. The individual will need to be well versed for storytelling and be able to maximize the usage of multimedia resources too. Candidates should be creative thinkers able to conceptualize interactive projects for broadcast and online components for our news digital promotion. This position requires fine writing and video recording & editing skills, as well as a strong journalistic instinct with an eye for stories, people and trends creating a buzz in the community. You will report to the News Director.

ABOUT YOU:

You are an enthusiastic self-starter who loves working with people, is detail oriented, and enjoys working in a collaborative team environment.

YOUR DAY-DAY:

Pitch stories, gather information, conduct interviews, shoot video, produce, report and edit assigned stories daily.

The right candidate must know social media, do walk-and-talk live shots and be able to grab viewers with sights and sounds out in the field.

Post video, pictures and stories to Website, Facebook, Radio and other social media outlets.

Maintain strong familiarity with local, national and international news and issues of the day.

Establish and maintain news contacts in the community.

Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that works well with co-workers, supervisors and the community at large.

Must be willing to work early morning, morning, evenings, weekends and holidays

Other duties as deemed necessary.

YOU HAVE:

Minimum 1 year newsroom experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

BA degree in communication, journalism, television broadcasting or equivalent preferred.

Fluent in Spanish (read and write)

Strong understanding of news gathering ethical and legal issues

Must have and maintain a good driving record and a valid driver’s license, along with the ability to drive daily

OUR BENEFITS:

TelevisaUnivision believes that a happy, well-balanced employee is what makes our culture thrive. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO; tuition reimbursement; wellness and employee support programs; 401K; and life and other insurance plans. This is all in addition to our comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options.

Univision is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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