News Producer/ Anchor (Bilingual) - Telemundo Station Group (Gray Media Group)

About Gray Television:

Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About Telemundo Atlanta/TBO:

This position will be working alongside Telemundo Atlanta and the Southeastern States. Telemundo Atlanta is a premier Spanish-language television station providing award-winning local news and programming. Telemundo Atlanta is available to the Atlanta DMA on a million-watt full power over-the-air signal on channel 47.1. Telemundo Atlanta has received 61 Emmy Awards since 2012, including the top honor of Station Excellence in 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2022, and 2023 and News Excellence in 2017, 2018, and 2019. Telemundo Atlanta was nominated for Best Newscast and News Excellence in 2020. Telemundo Atlanta is the first Spanish-language television station to receive the coveted Overall Station Excellence recognition in Georgia.

Job Summary/Description:

Gray TV's Telemundo News Bureau located in Atlanta is looking for a Bilingual News Producer/Anchor to join their award-winning news team. The ideal candidate will be dynamic on and off-air and possess an innate desire to inform and empower the community in various markets across the Southeast. Candidate must be able to write, produce, and present news for a variety of newscasts in different markets and digital platforms.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

• Write and produce a variety of newscasts in different markets and digital platforms

• Perform line-producing duties for newscasts and shows

• Fill-in anchor as needed, write scripts, create elements, and dictate story placement/flow for newscasts and digital platforms

• Gather, shoot, edit, write, and present story content in an accurate and unbiased manner

• Coverage, Production, and Editing of local news packages for all station mediums

• Collaborate with News Director, Reporters, Editors, and Producers for daily newscasts and specials

• Use social media channels to build a following/audience

• Write and Speak Native Spanish fluently

• Work well under pressure and deadlines. Develop trust and contacts within the community across designated markets

• Possess integrity and credibility as a journalist

• Pitch stories and investigative stories

• Write/Upload stories for online and digital media

• Produce Specials with the news team as needed (i.e. HB 87 Special, Election, etc.)

• Attend and represent Telemundo at Hispanic events on behalf of stations as needed

• Attend/Participate in station-sponsored events and all assigned special promotions

• Ability to go live in a field with Dejero/ LiveU is a plus

• Strong shooting and editing experience as a one-man band, MMJ is a plus

Qualifications/Requirements:

• B.A. or B.S. Degree preferably in journalism or equivalent experience

• Experience in news-producing software (ENPS desirable)

• Experience in editing software (i.e. Edius. Premiere Pro, CS, Final Cut)

• Strong English-to-Spanish translation experience needed

• Spanish language (native level)

• Proficient in English, both written and verbal

• 2+ Years Experience producing newscasts

• Good attitude and team player

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Attention to detail

• Some travel may be required to Southeast markets for events, meetings, news coverage. (approximately 3-5 times a year)

• Solid editorial judgment and journalistic ethics

• Strong news judgment and research skills

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WKTB-TV/Telemundo Broadcast Op./Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Gray Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.