Job Description

About Entravision

In the US, Entravision is a leader in Hispanic marketing & media solutions serving both local and national Clients for more than 25 years. Our unique portfolio includes primarily Spanish language TV & Radio broadcast assets across 35 markets, an exclusive audio network & streaming platform, and a robust mix of curated digital & social media content solutions.

Multi-Media Journalist/News Producer

McAllen, TX | Full Time

As a Multimedia
Journalist assists with various aspects of news production. Responsible for
shooting, writing, editing, and publishing content, coordinating and conducting
interviews, and representing the station in community related events. The News
Producer is responsible for development and organization of the local newscasts
including writing, story development, showcasing and responsible for overseeing
the live broadcast and up to the minute editorial decisions.

Candidates will work closely with the News
Director, Assignment Editor and MMJs to determine content needs. Qualified candidates will be key in enhancing
content of the rundown with graphics, video, research and station
branding.

Other
responsibilities include but are not limited to being able to write clearly for
multiple platforms, posting content to the station website.

Skills
and Abilities

• Qualified
  candidates should possess excellent written and oral communication skills and
  must have a passion for great visual storytelling, and should be able to write
  clearly for Television broadcasts.
• The candidate should be an energetic,
  experienced journalist who works well in an often-fast paced, deadline oriented
  environment.
• Strong written, organization, communication and writing skills are
  a must as is a keen editorial judgment and ability to handle breaking news.
• Candidates must have knowledge of and demonstrate creative skills, editorial
  judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws.

Essential
Functions

• Develops
  interesting story ideas using strong editorial judgment. Assists in
  coordinating interviews and logistics for field crews.
• Facilitates the news
  gathering process and ensures comprehensive coverage of all news stories across
  all of the platforms.
• Develops enterprise story ideas consistent with the
  Entravision news brand.
• Cultivates contacts important to news coverage in the
  market, including law enforcement.
• Writes compelling stories for newscasts.
• Calls
  sources and follows up on leads, identifying the most compelling video and
  sound.
• Masters the station’s graphics system and uses all of the available
  information and media to craft compelling and accurate daily stories on-line
  and on air.
• Works closely with fellow producers, anchors, reporters, and
  control room operators to ensure technically flawless newscasts.
• Shoots,
  writes, and edits daily stories.
• Coordinates, organizes and conducts interviews.
• Develops and maintains a
  network of contacts providing access to exclusive stories.
• Assists producers in
  establishing sources, finding and executing enterprise news investigations,
  building and maintaining a strong list of story ideas.

Competencies

• Technical
  Capability.
• Strategic Thinking.
• Multitasking.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Teamwork.
• Ability to Work Well Under
  Pressure.

Required
Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, or related field.
• Must be fluent in Spanish (high level of reading, writing, and speaking the language is essential).
• Must have strong English, reading, writing and speaking skills.
• Reporting, shooting, writing, and editing experience with a good ratings track record.
• Be informed on news events locally and nationally.
• Knowledge of INews and Adobe Premiere editing software preferred.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a Full Time position. Actual schedule and hours may vary. Must be willing to
undertake shift work associated with working for a 24/7 news operation.
Must be able to work holidays.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Reports directly to VP of News Operations

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Entravision Communications Corporation participates in the E-Verify system operated by the US Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration and will use E-Verify to confirm work eligibility for all new hire employees.

Entravision Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We encourage women and minorities to apply