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Univision Communications, Inc Assistant News Director in San Antonio, Texas
Univision Stations Group, L.P. in San Antonio, TX seeks a full-time Assistant News Director responsible for originating, creating and producing news content for special series, regional news specials and investigative stories that are aligned with the station’s values and enhance its brand. Create and implement strategic plans for audience growth and newsroom operations. Leverage news content from the web, OTT, and all social platforms to make sure that local audiences receive and share the stories generated by our newsroom. Analyze and respond to trends affecting the industry and DMA. Develop and plan yearly coverage priorities for all media platforms. Accountable for building capability within the newsroom to think and act digitally in order to generate engaging, compelling and timely content that will result in an increase of our digital footprint and audience growth. Provide editorial direction, leadership, motivation, support and encouragement to staff in the generation of story ideas and production of a compelling news product. Coach reporters and on-air talent and review and critique newscast production values to improve news delivery. Mentor and develop our talented group of journalists into strong storytellers. Supervise and provide regular feedback and yearly performance appraisals for direct reports with ultimate responsibility for all newsroom personnel. Set the department’s philosophy and policies in conjunction with the VP of News. Work closely with other Univision entities to create cross-platform opportunities for a trusted and award-winning news brand. Effectively plan a news strategy while coordinating breaking news, weather and large event coverage. Provide services as a news anchor/presenter from time to time, investigating, collecting, analyzing, producing, editing, writing and presenting accurate, balanced news stories. When serving as anchor, will write and proofread copy for accuracy prior to going on air and will line produce from the anchor seat as needed. Will also provide similar services to our sister companies as needed.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Journalism, Communications or related field, plus 5 years of experience in the occupation or as a journalist or as a reporter.
Must be fluent in written and spoken Spanish. Must have experience presenting news in television studio. Must have field reporting experience. Must have live news coverage experience. Must be well versed with video editing and production technologies.
Apply on-line at TelevisaUnivision’s career page:https://corporate.televisaunivision.com/careers/
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.
About TelevisaUnivision
As the leading Spanish-language media and content company in the world, TelevisaUnivision features the largest library of owned content and industry-leading production capabilities that power its streaming, digital and linear television offerings, as well as its radio platforms. The Company’s media portfolio includes the top-rated broadcast networks Univision and UniMás in the U.S. and Las Estrellas and Canal 5 in Mexico. TelevisaUnivision is home to 36 Spanish-language cable networks, including Galavisión and TUDN, the No. 1 Spanish-language sports network in the U.S. and Mexico. With the most compelling portfolio of Spanish-language sports rights in the world, TelevisaUnivision has solidified its position as the Home of Soccer. TelevisaUnivision also owns and manages 59 television stations across the U.S. and four broadcast channels in Mexico affiliated with 222 television stations, Videocine studio, and Uforia, the Home of Latin Music, which encompasses 57 owned or operated U.S. radio stations, a live event series and a robust digital audio footprint. TelevisaUnivision is home to the global streaming services ViX and Blim TV, which altogether host over 50,000 hours of high-quality, original Spanish-language programming from distinguished producers and top talent. The company’s prominent digital assets include Univision.com, Univision NOW, and several top-rated digital apps. For more information, visit televisaunivision.com.
Sobre TelevisaUnivision
Como la compañía líder de contenidos y medios en español en el mundo, TelevisaUnivision cuenta con la biblioteca de contenido propio más grande y capacidad de producción líder en la industria, mismas que impulsan sus ofertas de transmisión digital y lineal, así como sus plataformas de radio. La cartera de medios de la Compañía incluye las cadenas de transmisión líderes Univision y UniMás en Estados Unidos, y Las Estrellas y Canal 5 en México. TelevisaUnivision es el hogar de 36 canales de televisión de paga en español, incluidos Galavisión y TUDN, el canal de deportes en español número 1 en Estados Unidos y en México. Con la cartera de derechos deportivos en español más atractiva del mundo, TelevisaUnivision ha consolidado su posición como la Casa del Fútbol. TelevisaUnivision también posee y administra 59 estaciones de televisión en Estados Unidos y cuatro canales de transmisión en México con 222 estaciones de televisión asociadas, los estudios de Videocine y Uforia, the Home of Latin Music, que abarca 57 estaciones de radio propias u operadas en Estados Unidos, una serie de eventos en vivo y una sólida huella de audio digital. TelevisaUnivision es el hogar de los servicios de transmisión digital premium ViX y Blim TV, que en conjunto presentan más de 50,000 horas de programación original en español de alta calidad de productores distinguidos y talento destacado. Los activos digitales más relevantes de la empresa incluyen Univision.com, Univision NOW y varias aplicaciones digitales de primera categoría. Para obtener más información, visite televisaunivision.com