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

Noticiero Telemundo Chicago is seeking a motivated, energetic, and creative General Assignment Reporter.

  Responsibilities include: 

• Execute live shots in the field for various newscasts and digital content
• Research, write, produce, and report stories on deadline for television and digital platforms.
• Appear on camera - both live and recorded.
• Write and present stories in both Spanish and English on television and digital platforms.
• Conduct effective interviews and gather detailed information on assigned stories.
• Working as a team with a photographer as assigned.
• Pitch insightful, community reaching stories.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as television reporter.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Proven track record of strong writing, storytelling, and live reporting skills
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) required both written and verbal.
• General knowledge of news topics both local, national, and international.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• Must submit a Demo Reel of own work to be considered.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be willing to work in Chicago, IL.
• This is an AFTRA-union represented position and will be required upon hire if not currently a member.
• Must be 18 years old or older.
• 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.
• Salary range: 85k-120k

 Desired Characteristics:

• Solid news judgment, strong writing, and research skills.
• Ability to enterprise stories.
• Excellent writing and speech skills.
• Must be able to ad-lib effortlessly in various types of situations, particularly breaking news.
• Experience of working simultaneous on a web product
• Strong knowledge of digital and social networks in regard to content gathering, sourcing and distribution.
• Work in a positive team environment.
• Knowledge of WordPress and digital platforms.

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.

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