ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM: News Department at Univision Chicago is looking for a Photographer/editor to join our team! Univision Chicago, has an immediate opening for a full-time photographer/editor. This position will be responsible for shooting and editing for the station’s newscasts. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: shooting, editing, daily newsgathering, and reporting as well as appearances at community and station events in a fast-paced, extremely competitive market. ABOUT YOU: Our photographers work hand in hand with reporters and producers. They produce and report news stories using non-linear editing equipment, camaras, phones, gopro and related broadcasting equipment and newsroom computer systems. We are looking for a passionate storyteller. Willing to work in a deadline driven environment. YOUR DAY-DAY: (aka Responsibilities) •Go to news sites in all types of weather and capture newsworthy events as they happen. •Be able to work closely with our Reporters to produce compelling, significant stories. •Editing video for daily news coverage, special projects, and sweep period pieces using Adobe Premiere and other non-linear editing software •Taking in news feeds from news bureaus and various news organizations •Collaborating with anchors, reporters, and producers on video elements of newscasts •Meeting daily deadlines in a high-energy working environment •Covering specialized consumer content, day-to-day news stories and long-term assignments •Maintain assigned photography gear and vehicles and operate in a safe manner •Work well with P2 and XD cameras to shoot interviews and general footage. •Establish a good working-relationship with newscast producers and co-anchors to ensure a well-paced, accurate and informative broadcast. •Must be a strong and fast writer and have solid news judgment as a Producer. •Attend and participate in off-site company-sponsored and community events as assigned by station management. YOU HAVE: (aka Qualifications) Required Skills & Experience •Technical/College School degree and 2 years’ college preferred, but may consider 2 years’ experience in lieu of degree if all qualifications are met •Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills both written and oral •A thorough knowledge of all ENG practices is required. •Must have working knowledge of television news photography and technology •Must be able to shoot with P2 and XD Cameras, and edit under deadline pressure •Be able to lift and carry broadcast video equipment (approximately 45 pounds), and have manual dexterity in use of keyboard, video editing equipment (linear and non-linear) video machines, server-based video editing and playback systems and other broadcast equipment. Avid and Adobe CS Suite required •Must have and maintain a good driving record and a valid driver’s license, along with the ability to drive daily •Personal computer experience required, including non-linear editing equipment Desired Skills & Experience •BA/BS preferred in Journalism/Mass Communications or equivalent experience in broadcast news experience in Spanish language broadcasting as reporter or photographer/editor •Needs to be able to work on tight deadlines, with a reporter or independently •Able to improvise when situation warrants •Valid driver’s license and clean driving record •Familiar with the Chicago area •Skills to be a problem solver •Creative with strong sense of community involvement for unique story ideas •Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays •Must be able to multi-task, work well under extreme pressure, and communicate effectively Physical Requirements •Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds Eligibility Requirements •Must be willing to work from office in Chicago, IL •Employment/education will be verified •Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States 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. *This position will require the employee to be a member or join NABET-CWA Salary - $52,885.91 to $75,543.40 #LI-ONSITE (for 100% onsite requirement) TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law. About TelevisaUnivision TelevisaUnivision is the world’s leading Spanish-language media company. Powered by the largest library of owned Spanish-language content and a prolific production capability, TelevisaUnivision is the top producer of original content in Spanish across news, sports and entertainment verticals. This original content powers all of TelevisaUnivision’s platforms, which include market-leading broadcast networks Univision, Las Estrellas, Canal 5 and UniMás, and a portfolio of 38 cable networks, which include TUDN, Galavisión, Distrito Comedia and TL Novelas. The company also operates the leading Mexican movie studio, Videocine, and owns and operates the largest Spanish-language audio platform in the U.S. across 35 terrestrial stations and the Uforia digital platform. TelevisaUnivision is also the owner of ViX, the largest Spanish-language streaming platform in the world. For more information, please visit televisaunivision.com. Sobre TelevisaUnivision TelevisaUnivision es la compañía líder de medios en español en el mundo. Impulsada por la biblioteca propia más grande de contenido en español y una alta capacidad de producción, TelevisaUnivision es el más grande productor de contenido para las verticales de noticias, deportes y entretenimiento. Este contenido original es lo que impulsa las plataformas de TelevisaUnivision, que incluyen las cadenas de transmisión líderes Univision, las estrellas, Canal 5, y UniMás, y un portafolio de 38 canales de televisión de paga, que incluyen TUDN, Galavisión, Distrito Comedia, y TL Novelas. La compañía además opera el estudio de producción cinematográfica líder en México, Videocine, y posee y administra las plataformas más grandes de audio en español en Estados Unidos en 35 estaciones y la plataforma digital Uforia. TelevisaUnivision también es propietaria de ViX, el servicio de streaming en español más grande del mundo. Para más información, por favor visita televisaunivision.com.

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