Job 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 theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

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.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

Telemundo NBC Universal’s Owned Television station in Houston, Texas, KTMD TV, is looking for an Anchor/Multimedia Journalist:

• Perform on-air anchor responsibilities for designated Telemundo Houston newscasts or program across KTMD’s multiple platforms.
• Confident and adaptable when improvising live on air, with the ability to think quickly, maintain composure, and communicate clearly in dynamic or breaking news situations.
• Experienced in moderating roundtable discussions and leading panel conversations, ensuring smooth flow, balanced participation, and engaging dialogue on complex topics.
• Deep knowledge of local, national, and international affairs, with the ability to analyze and explain complex topics clearly and objectively, without introducing personal bias or editorializing.
• Responsible for producing their own editorial segments, including researching, verifying, and organizing content to be discussed during the newscast, aligning with the show's journalistic standards and style.
• Contribute story ideas for key series pieces for daily news programs. Generate story ideas, research and set up the content and interviews.
• Prepare and/or assemble, and present story content in a fair, accurate and unbiased manner.

Will shoot, write & edit stories/packages as needed. Experience in MMJ story gathering preferred.

• Brings an established network of contacts and sources that can be leveraged for timely, relevant, and exclusive interviews or expert insights.
• Proactive in developing original, interactive segments and multimedia content, tailored for both on-air presentation and engagement across digital and social media platforms.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to work closely with the newscast’s producer, contributing ideas, aligning on editorial direction, and ensuring smooth integration of individual segments into the overall show.
• Open to operating or learning to operate field cameras, with the flexibility to shoot their own footage when needed, especially in fast-moving or solo assignments.
• Participate in station-sponsored and philanthropic events and all assigned special promotions projects.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as anchor in a top market
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Proven track record of strong writing, storytelling and live reporting skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required both written and verbal
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Houston, TX
• Must have a flexible schedule with the ability to work any of a 24x7 shift and willingness to travel and work long hours and on weekends with short notice
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must have an active driver’s license and excellent driving record

Desired Characteristics

• Solid news judgment, strong writing and research skills
• Experience in a variety of anchor/host scenarios, including studio, remotes, specials, etc.
• Experience in a variety of on-air reporting functions including anchoring, investigations, franchises, etc.
• Very strong speech skills with the ability to ad-lib effortlessly in various types of situations, particularly breaking news
• Strong understanding and demonstration of editorial judgment and journalistic ethics, including a current knowledge of laws of libel, slander and applicable FCC rules and regulations
• Experience in automated studio environments
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions, and successfully manage multiple assignments concurrently in a high pressure, breaking news environment
• Active engagement in social media (Twitter, Facebook, etc.)
• Effective self-starter with the proven ability to generate and produce news stories
• Proficiency delivering enterprising stories
• Experience being actively engaged in editorial processes and meetings
• Understanding of emerging news production techniques and technology, with a pioneering spirit with desire to learn emerging technologies and invent the future
• Good collaborative and interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels
• Believes that teams are smarter and more dynamic together

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 [email protected].

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