Multiplatform Sports Reporter, NBC & Telemundo Miami

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

We are looking for a sports person who does it all – anchor, report, produce, write, shoot, edit and create content for digital platforms. And we want someone who can do it in both Spanish and English for our NBCUniversal Local duopoly stations. We are looking for someone who sees sports as news and will go beyond game highlights to tell the stories of the people and issues involved in sports in South Florida.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Generate and research story ideas, schedule and conduct interviews.
• Write, shoot, edit and produce sports and sports-related content.
• Produce, write, edit stories and sportscasts under short deadlines.
• Work cohesively within a team and newsroom environment.
• Create regular content for digital and social platforms.
• Build relationships in the sports community to develop story leads.
• Maintain relationships in ongoing stories to follow as appropriate.
• Produce and co-anchor weekly flagship sports show.
• Ensure sports coverage for regularly scheduled newscast sports segments.
• Gather and report sports in both Spanish and English.
• Follow the guidelines of NBCUniversal newsgathering and conduct policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcasting, Journalism or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in writing, producing, shooting and editing.
• Fully bilingual with the ability to speak, write, read Spanish and English.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Able to work a flexible schedule and shifts, including weekends and evenings.
• Must be willing to work at the station in the Miramar location.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Able to work extended and flexible hours during hurricanes, emergency situations and breaking news.

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience as a Sports or General Assignment MMJ or Reporter.
• Strong news writing skills.
• Ability to write, edit, produce and gather content under heavy deadline pressure, without compromising accuracy or credibility.
• Critical thinking skills as well as an ability to understand and break down complex issues.
• Experience utilizing social media as a news gathering/reporting tool.
• Ability to interact professionally and build relationships and contacts.
• Ability to make priority decisions under deadline.
• Excel both as a team player and as a self-starter who can work independently.
• Excellent ad-lib and live reporting skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of various media platforms, including broadcast, web and mobile.
• Strong computer skills with experience with Adobe Premiere, Dalet and newsroom CMS.
• Passion to develop and present sports content.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.