Multimedia Journalist, Telemundo McAllen

Location: Must be based in McAllen, Texas, United States; flexible hours including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours may be required.

Company

hirify.global is a media and entertainment company operating film, television, streaming, news, theme park, and consumer product brands, including Telemundo.

What you will do

• Research, develop, shoot, write, edit, produce, and present accurate news stories for broadcast, digital, streaming, and social platforms.
• Generate original local story ideas, build community sources, and produce exclusive enterprise reporting.
• Cover breaking news through live reports, interviews, updates, and live cut-ins from the field and studio.
• Create daily news packages, special reports, and digital and social content while meeting tight deadlines.
• Operate and maintain professional cameras, lighting, audio, editing, and live transmission equipment, including LiveU and Dejero.
• Collaborate with producers, assignment editors, anchors, photographers, MMJs, and newsroom teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least two years of experience as a reporter, MMJ, or journalist producing original news content.
• Experience independently shooting, writing, editing, and producing news stories using professional video, editing, and newsroom systems.
• Strong written and verbal Spanish skills and the ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Must be based in McAllen, Texas, be at least 18 years old, and have unrestricted U.S. work authorization.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and the ability to work under tight deadlines during breaking news.

Nice to have

• Strong news judgment and ethical decision-making.
• Ability to ad-lib, respond quickly and accurately to breaking news, and develop creative story ideas.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, interpersonal skills, and ability to work independently or collaboratively.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a 24/7 newsroom serving the local community through Telemundo platforms.
• Represent KTLM/Telemundo at community and station events.
• Participate in an inclusive workplace focused on community impact and diverse content.
• External candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview at an hirify.global location.