Freelance Bilingual Reporter - Telemundo44 Washington

Hourly rate: $47.64

Job Duties: Enterprise news stories Gather information Shoot, write and edit newsworthy events including breaking/spot news, general news, sports and feature stories relevant to the Washington, D.C. community Create web content that complements the station website Report, write and produce packages content for multiple newscasts each day and for other platforms as assigned Develop and maintain a network of news sources providing access to exclusive local news Active community involvement Work closely with Producers, News Managers and Assignment Editors, as well as Reporters and Anchors to gather, produce, write and desktop edit Research and produce news segments Field produce, conduct interviews and shoot stories Present stories live on air partnering with photographers and as a single person MMJDevelop and pitch story ideas

Basic Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a television/multimedia reporter Minimum 2 years of experience in newsgathering, reporting and/or production Minimum 2 years of experience writing, producing and desktop editing Bilingual (English/Spanish) both written and verbal

Additional Job Requirements: Must be willing to work in Washington, D.C.Be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required Must be 18 years or older Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States Desired QualificationsBS/BA in Journalism/Communications or related major or equivalent work experience Excellent news judgment Excellent writing skills Anchoring experience in a local or network news environment Ability to investigate information to establish facts and determine truth Prior experience with Dalet Experience working with digital camera Working knowledge of non-linear editing Experience utilizing social media as a news gathering/reporting tool Critical thinking skills, able to understand and communicate complex issues Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and act as a team player Ability to make priority decisions under deadline Excellent interpersonal skills Team player who can also work independently and is a self-starter  NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. 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.