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 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
We are seeking an experienced, dynamic Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) with a passion for lifestyle and entertainment reporting to join our team. This role will contribute to our daily newscasts by covering stories across Central Florida and the Tampa Bay Area.
- Will shoot, write & edit stories on a daily basis for station’s newscasts, recorded programs and/or other live, station broadcasts – either in the studio or out on location.
- Works directly with News Producers on story ideas and development
- Presents completed stories that are accurate, journalistically sound, fair and balanced.
- Will report Live during newscasts and breaking news as needed, either in studio or out in the field.
- Will coordinate, organize, conduct and video-record interviews.
- Will develop on-going “sweeps” and “special series” stories.
- Represents Telemundo in community related events.
- Builds relationships with community and contacts for developing story leads.
Qualifications
- BA or BS in Journalism or related field.
- At least two years reporting, shooting, writing, and video-editing experience.
- Demonstrated ability to enterprise, research, and plan compelling stories.
- Experience producing both taped and live reports.
- Must be an excellent writer and communicator in Spanish.
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
- Proven experience as an entertainment reporter.
- Strong live reporting abilities.
- Deep knowledge of entertainment, culture, and community events.
- Passion for arts, culture, and lifestyle content.
- Comfortable discussing entertainment topics and trends.
- Ability to shoot, write, and edit video packages.
- Exceptional storytelling skills.
- Ability to meet tight production deadlines.
- Capable of setting up interviews and covering live events, including evenings and weekends.
- Proactive in pitching story ideas and generating engaging show topics.
- Collaborative team player across newsroom departments.
- Willingness to work in both Central Florida and Tampa Bay.
- Flexibility to travel, work overtime, and adapt to last-minute schedule changes.
- Must be able to work varied shifts, including nights and weekends.
- Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must be covered by Solutions, NBCUniversal’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program.
Desired Characteristics
- News judgment with solid ethical decision process.
- Strong English, reading, writing and speaking.
- High competitive nature.
- Ability to perform under tight time deadlines.
- Skills to be a problem solver.
- Creative with strong sense of community involvement for unique story ideas.
- Strong writing skills with ability to connect on an emotional level.
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 [email protected].
