WPRI 12 News is looking for a multi-media journalist to join our news team. This position requires the applicant to conduct interviews, enterprise stories, shoot, write, edit and present content in Spanish or English on tv and our website. We want someone who can connect with our viewers through his/her storytelling. Our goal is to connect with our Spanish-speaking community on all platforms including television, web and social media. This job is for someone who is driven, curious, motivated and ready to win.
• General Assignment and Enterprise News Reporting• Taking Part in our Spanish language program 12 Informa https://www.wpri.com/12-informa/ • Evaluate news leads and pitch unique stories that will get results and drive ratings; participate in the editorial process• Cover breaking news with a sense of urgency• Establish and maintain relationships/sources in the community• Participate in station community and promotional events• Produce content for Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites• Perform other duties as assigned• College degree, preferably in broadcast journalism• Knowledge of media law, newsgathering/First Amendment law, and media ethics• Understanding of Southern New England market• Editing experience and video camera/photography skills• Exceptional writing, speech, grammar and spelling in Spanish• Ability to effectively report live during breaking news• Expect long periods outdoors in all weather conditions
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Es divertido trabajar en una empresa donde la gente realmente cree en lo que está haciendo! WPRI 12 News está buscando un/a reportero/a multimedia bilingüe para unirse a nuestro equipo de noticias. Este puesto de empleo requiere la capacidad de crear reportajes únicos, grabar video, escribir, editar e informar en vivo en español. Queremos a alguien que pueda conectar con nuestra audiencia a través de sus reportajes. Nuestro objetivo es conectar con nuestra comunidad hispana en todas las plataformas, incluyendo la televisión y plataformas digitales. Este trabajo es para alguien que tiene motivación, curiosidad e iniciativa.• Cubrir temas generales• Desarrollar y ejecutar contenido de forma coherente• Presentar historias únicas; participar en el proceso editorial• Cubrir las noticias de última hora con un sentido de urgencia• Establecer y mantener relaciones / fuentes en la comunidadParticipar en eventos promocionales y comunitarios del canal• Producir contenido para Twitter, Facebook y otras redes sociales
• Realizar otras tareas que le sean asignadas • Bachillerato, preferiblemente en periodismo televisivo• Conocimiento de leyes de comunicaciones / la Primera Enmienda y ética de los medios• Experiencia en edición y cámaras de video / fotografía• Escritura, habla, gramática y ortografía excepcional en español
• Capacidad para informar eficazmente en vivo durante noticias de última hora• Habilidad de pasar largos períodos al aire libre en todas las condiciones climáticasSi te gusta el crecimiento profesional y trabajar con personas felices y entusiastas, disfrutarás de tu carrera con nosotros.
About WPRI
WPRI is located in Providence, RI and covers news in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts
Rhode Island is affectionately known as the Ocean State due to its beautiful beaches and scenic coastlines.
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