Reporter/MMJ, NBC6 South Florida

Company 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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

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.

Job Description

WTVJ/NBC 6, NBCUniversal Local’s television station in South Florida, is looking for a Reporter/MMJ who wants to work in a fast-paced news market producing content that works on multiple platforms. The ideal candidate is a bilingual journalist who feels comfortable reporting in both English and in Spanish in our duopoly newsroom. We need someone who is able and willing to shoot and edit video when necessary. We want someone who will seek out characters to make storytelling unique and relatable. And it’s important to us to work with someone who can be a strong community member in and out of the newsroom.

• Identify and pitch angles on big daily news stories and follow developments when appropriate.
• Willingness and ability to shoot and edit video.
• Ensure stories are told in a compelling way with context.
• Build relevant contacts and sources within the community.
• Deliver live and recorded news events/stories authentically, accurately and in a compelling and engaging manner.
• Ensure news gathering and storytelling techniques are in line with NBC News legal/standards guidelines.
• Think visually using creative and high-quality production techniques including a variety of video angles, graphics, viewer photos/videos and virtual interviews.
• Create and post digital/social content of daily stories.
• Use social media to engage viewers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in newsgathering and/or news production.
• B.A. degree or equivalent in areas such as Journalism & Communications, or related field.
• Must submit a resume/CV online as well as a link to recent work.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule which could include overtime, nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Must be willing to work at the station’s Miramar location.
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be willing to work in high-risk emergency situations including hurricanes.

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong journalistic and communication skills.
• Excellent writing, storytelling and live reporting skills with the ability to juggle multiple daily and short-term projects.
• Ability to speak, read and understand Spanish preferred.
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events.
• Possess strong, detail-orientated research and writing skills.
• Have a creative approach to produce content for our various digital platforms.
• Strong, working knowledge of how to use social media to strengthen the brand, interact with viewers and share content.
• Collaborative team player with a good attitude who focuses on finding solutions.
• Understanding and demonstration of editorial judgment and journalistic ethics, including a current knowledge of laws of libel, slander and applicable FCC rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and prioritize workflow.
• Familiarity with emerging news production techniques and technology, with a pioneering spirit with desire to learn emerging technologies.

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.

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.