Multimedia Journalist

Multimedia Journalist – KMWE Telemundo Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN

With over 62 million Hispanics, the United States is the second largest Spanish-speaking country in the world! Telemundo is the Spanish-language home of the Super Bowl, Olympics, FIFA World Cup, and high-profile programming and news. We connect our advertising partners to the buying power of this audience, while serving and celebrating the vibrant Hispanic communities where we serve.

Sagamore Hill Broadcasting and KMWE are seeking an experienced and passionate Multimedia Journalist to join Minnesota’s first Spanish-language newscast! The position is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Multimedia Journalist reports, produces, shoots, writes, voices, edits and feeds news production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful.

• Pitch, shoot, write, edit and track meaningful stories focused on advocacy and accountability.
• Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about the stories
• Produce packaged reports and go live from the scene when necessary
• Help news editor prepare newscasts by identifying the best video, sound and showcasing elements
• Provide news as directed from the news management team
• Reviewing material for fairness, accuracy and balance
• Edit or assist in editing videos for all multimedia platforms
• Able to work after hours and weekends when needed
• Post videos, pictures and stories to websites and social media outlets under the direction of the creative department
• Engaging with local community events
• Establish and maintain new contacts in the community

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, television broadcasting or related field
• Newsroom Experience
• Excellent verbal and writing skills in Spanish and English
• Strong storytelling skills
• The ideal candidate must be able to work effectively with others in a team environment
• Ability to participate in community and public events as requested by the station
• Must be able to work well under pressure to meet deadlines
• High ethical and journalistic standards
• Able to deal with stress and pressure of time sensitive newscast production
• Must be willing to work long hours, varying shifts (including nights and weekends) and report to work in emergencies depending on news coverage when necessary
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must have a valid driver's license