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Telemundo Abilene News Anchor/Producer/MMJ

Telemundo Abilene is looking for a versatile, bilingual News Anchor/Producer/MMJ for our evening newscasts. We want someone who can immerse themselves in the community while presenting a distinct and clean Spanish-language news product.

The News Anchor Reporter serves as the primary presenter of news stories and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

Responsibilities:

• Produce content for multiple platforms, including TV, internet, mobile, etc.
• Write compelling scripts to accompany video footage
• Review and edit video clips for quality, continuity, and accuracy
• Work with management to enterprise and develop stories daily
• Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social media platforms
• Organize material, determine angle or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
• Gather and verify information regarding stories through interview, observation and research.
• Build network of sources who supply information that allows the Company to stay ahead of its competitors
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Communication/Journalism or related degree required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education)
• Three (3) years television anchoring or reporting experience required
• Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation
• Strong reporting skills
• Bilingual
• Understand importance of social media
• Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar and organizational skills
• Promotes teamwork and maintains attitude of cooperation with all station personnel
• Operate newsroom computer systems