News Anchor

Company Overview

Estrella MediaCo is an award-winning Spanish-language multiplatform media company serving the vital U.S. Hispanic audience on video, audio, and digital platforms.

Estrella MediaCo’s national broadcast network EstrellaTV offers a unique aggregation of Spanish-language programming, including originals, topical entertainment, reality, news, and comedy. The company also operates and curates content for its four FAST channels and the EstrellaTV app.

Estrella MediaCo is also a leader in Spanish-language audio, including the nationally- syndicated Don Cheto Al Aire morning radio show.

Estrella MediaCo creates content that embraces the cultural diversity of our communities and celebrates and represents Latinos of all generations. Estrella MediaCo is the trade name of MediaCo Operations LLC.

News Anchor

Position Summary:

Anchor the digital newscasts for Estrella MediaCo’s local broadcast and digital platforms. The successful candidate will be an enterprising newshound who is also a strong writer. Candidates should have experience in generating their own stories and delivering the news with engaging on-camera presence. Must have a solid understanding of issues affecting the local and national Hispanic market. The ideal candidate is committed, organized, creative, proactive and interested in national and world events. A person immersed in the digital world with experience in web and social networks.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and write news stories and report the facts on live digital and streaming newscasts, recorded programs either in studio or on location; determine most newsworthy and compelling stories.
• Present information in a manner that connects with the audience.
• Collaborate with all news personnel to generate interesting show topics that engage the interests of our viewers.
• Participate in information gathering, editing and writing scripts and all visual properties.
• Promote the Company in the community, station events and activities as requested by the Company.
• Conduct Studio, on air and/or telephone interviews with guest and viewers.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of and comfortable discussing current news events.
• Versed in editing, investigative reporting, and writing.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a high pressure fast paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of the Spanish language marketplace.
• Fully bilingual: English/Spanish.
• Prior, related on-camera work in broadcast or web video production preferred.

• Experience in social networks (Facebook,Instagram and Twitter).
• Understanding of Copyrights for images and videos for social networks and web.

• Detail oriented,organized,and able to work with cross functional teams.
• Minimum 3 years previous on-air reporting experience.
• Excellent written, verbal, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Multimedia or Journalism degree preferred.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be willing to work in Burbank, CA.
• Must be willing to work long hours, holidays and weekends on short notice.
• Must be willing to undergo a pre-employment background investigation.
• Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Must possess valid CA driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be willing to travel on short notice.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Estrella MediaCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.