ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM:

The KMEX Los Angeles News Department at TelevisaUnivision is looking for a Writer to join our team!

A news writer uses data, press releases and information about current events to write news stories.

The news writer duties may include creating stories for a news broadcast, digital and social media. A news writer uses facts from data, public records, interviews and/or the input of other journalists and reporters.

Strong writing and organizational skills are needed to merge information from different sources into a single, coherent story, tease, or news brief.

The position reports to the Assistant News Director.

Rate: $54.45/H

ABOUT YOU:

The ideal candidate needs to be up to date with news and current events and enjoy working in a team-driven environment while informing communities through crisp, concise, and clear writing in Spanish. Must be a communicator, self-starter, organized, and detailed oriented employee.

YOUR DAY-DAY:

The ideal candidate will develop news stories as per information generated by wire service, press releases, the assignment desk, and in-the-field investigative work and archives.

Perform research, write unbiased and factual news stories, rewrite wire copy, and develop a crisp news story.

Aid producer and develop news scripts and write-to videos to present in the news.

Design and edit news for reading by anchors and communicate appropriate stories to the audience observing our brand.

Perform copy editing of scripts for accuracy, factual content, and correct language.

YOU HAVE:

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or communications is preferred.

Univision is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.