ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM:

　　Univision Chicago is looking for a News Writer to join our team, to carry on the brand promise by informing, educating, and empowering our Hispanic audience. As News Writer, you will cover news for Chicago and surrounding areas.

　　ABOUT YOU:

　　Candidate will need to possess a strong understanding of compelling storytelling across all platforms, production workflows and be able to lead in high stress situations. Strong preference is given to individuals with market experience or an understanding of Chicago Hispanic demographics, geography, and newsmakers in the market and have an understating for writing for digital and platform specific video.

　　This position will be responsible for working on the daily production of news programs including newscasts and special coverages. The writer will be required to work on the daily news rundown, editorial input and writing of intros and other stories. In addition, the successful candidate needs to be able to translate aptly from English to Spanish, copy-edit news stories, revise spelling for graphics and supers and work with producers with informational banners for the newscasts. 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 producer, executive producer, anchors, production and digital team, assignment desk and technical crews. Writer also is responsible for digital writing articles, original video for YouTube shorts and reels and push alerts.

　　Candidate should be very familiar with digital technology and social media and be committed to continue advancing their skills in a changing environment.

　　YOUR DAY-DAY: (aka Responsibilities)

　　• Excellent writing skills

　　• Copy-edit news stories

　　• Writing for multi-platforms and tailoring to each one

　　• Translate aptly from English to Spanish

　　• Revise spelling for graphics and supers

　　• Quick reaction to breaking news and show news updates

　　• Provide content for the station’s websites and social media channels

　　• Strong command of editorial standards, ethics, and legal matters pertaining to broadcast

　　• Preferred experience and/or understanding of Chicago marketplace

　　YOU HAVE: (aka Qualifications)

　　• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or related field preferred.

　　• At least 2 years’ experience in a major news market.

　　• Working knowledge of newsroom operation system (iNews, vizRT).

　　• Must be bilingual with the ability to write fluently in Spanish and English.

　　• Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

　　OUR BENEFITS:

　　TelevisaUnivision believes that a happy, well-balanced employee is what makes our culture thrive. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO; tuition reimbursement; wellness and employee support programs; 401K; and life and other insurance plans. This is all in addition to our comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options.

　　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