Job Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

Join our team at KVEA Telemundo 52, broadcasting from the iconic Universal Studios Lot. We are looking for a dynamic Reporter with excellent storytelling skills to perform live on-air reporting, write and post digital stories, and collaborate on news packages. The ideal candidate will generate diverse stories showcasing Southern California, maintain news sources, and track developments to engage our audience. The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment is crucial. This role involves contributing to quality journalism and representing Telemundo 52 at station events and projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-air live reporting for all Telemundo 52 platforms and contribute to breaking and lead stories.
• Write and post stories to digital platforms, ensuring editorial accuracy and compliance with NBCUniversal legal standards.
• Collaborate with managers and producers to conceptualize and produce news packages based on breaking news or assigned stories.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills that foster a connection with the audience, interview subjects, and community members, ensuring stories are relatable and engaging.
• Generate enterprise, community-driven story ideas that highlight the people, voices, and experiences across Southern California.
• Develop and maintain a network of news sources across communities, organizations, and social media platforms for exclusive stories.
• Track story developments and communicate progress to the assignment desk and managers.
• Coordinate, organize, and conduct interviews.
• Develop ongoing “sweeps” style stories.
• Write and copy edit assigned scripts in newscasts.
• Articulate viewpoints and experiences in a manner that helps the audience feel a personal connection with the content.
• Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with excellent time management skills, prioritizing and multi-tasking under shifting deadlines.
• Participate in station-sponsored events and assigned special promotions projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years as a TV reporter in a top 30 market.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent Spanish written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in various on-air reporting functions (anchoring, investigations, franchises, etc.).
• Strong ability to ad-lib effortlessly, especially in breaking news situations.
• Understanding of editorial judgment, journalistic ethics, libel laws, slander, and FCC rules.
• Proven problem-solving and prioritization skills in high-pressure, breaking news environments.
• Effective self-starter with a track record of generating and producing original news stories.
• Familiarity with emerging news production techniques and technology, with a desire to learn and innovate.
• Demonstrated expertise in writing, visual storytelling, and live reporting.
• Ability to perform non-linear editing and shooting workflow.

Desired Characteristics

• Bilingual in English/Spanish is highly desired.
• MMJ experience (Multimedia Journalism), including the ability to shoot, edit, and produce video content independently, is highly desirable.
• Strong news judgment and research skills for identifying compelling stories.
• Good collaborative and interpersonal skills for effective communication at all levels within the team.

Eligibility Requirements

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA 
• Be able to work early mornings including weekends as needed.
• 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.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
  

Additional Requirements:

Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the  Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary Range: $100,000 to $140,000

Additional Information

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.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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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