Job Details
Writer - Temp
Summary
Univision is seeking a talented and experienced news writer based in Miami. The writer will be required to work on the daily news rundown, editorial input and writing of intros and other stories for the newscasts and special coverage for a new show on our streaming News channel on PrendeTV.
Category
Editor
Writers
Location
Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area
Time Period
Unknown
Posted Date
Nov 01, 2023
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
Univision is seeking a talented and experienced news writer based in Miami. The writer will be required to work on the daily news rundown, editorial input and writing of intros and other stories for the newscasts and special coverage for a new show on our streaming News channel on PrendeTV. In addition, the successful candidate needs to be able to translate aptly from English to Spanish, help prepare news interviews, copy-edit news stories including correspondents’ scripts, revise spelling for graphics and supers and work with producers with informational banners during live coverage, press conferences and presidential speeches. The writer needs to have quick reaction to breaking news and news updates. The candidate should maintain good and clear communication with managers as well as the show’s executive producer, anchors, production team, assignment desk and technical crews.
Job Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for working on the daily production of news programs including newscasts and special coverage.
- Copy-edit news stories including correspondents’ scripts
- Translate aptly from English to Spanish
- Revise spelling for graphics and supers
- Quick reaction to breaking news and possible show news updates
- Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in communication/Journalism or equivalent experience
- Strong news judgment
- Excellent writing skills.
- Fast reacting to breaking news
- Ability to step out of the box and take charge of situations.
- 2 years’ experience writing
- Fluent in English & Spanish (read and write)
- Attention to detail, strong communication skills
Desired Skills & Experience
- iNWS experience
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be willing to work from the office in Miami, FL
- Flexible schedule. Weekends and holidays.
- Employment/education will be verified
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Job Type
Full Time
Temporary
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day
Attached Files
N/A