Telemundo Austin is looking for an experienced Managing Editor/Anchor for our multi-platform Spanish-language newscasts.
The successful candidate must have impeccable editorial judgment and a wide-ranging knowledge of current events, politics, government and culture. This role is responsible for the editorial content of daily newscasts and digital platforms, including approving scripts and writing stories, headlines, teases and news updates in a professional, engaging style using fair and accurate language.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish are essential for broadcast and digital platforms. The Managing Editor/Anchor must demonstrate strong leadership, team-building skills and the ability to guide editorial decisions across platforms.
Responsibilities include approving scripts, developing original story ideas, enterprise reporting, creative storytelling, anchoring newscasts, contributing to digital content and representing the station at community and station events.
This is not an entry-level position. Candidates must be able to work under deadline pressure, maintain a flexible schedule and be available for community and station appearances.
- Strong Leadership skills
- Smooth/pleasant delivery
- Strong writing skills and news judgment
- Sharp video shooting and editing skills
- Exemplary communication skills
- You must have at least 3 years of on-air experience in Spanish language newsroom, preferably with management duties
- Commitment to journalistic standards of ethics and accuracy
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and viewers
- Exceptional written communications skills on digital, social media and broadcast
- Strong editorial judgment and a proven ethical foundation
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.
Skills Required
- At least 3 years of on-air experience in a Spanish-language newsroom
- Management duties experience (preferred)
- Bilingual written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish
- Strong news judgment and commitment to journalistic ethics and accuracy
- Strong writing skills for broadcast, digital and social media
- Smooth, pleasant on-air delivery and anchoring experience
- Ability to work under deadline pressure and maintain a flexible schedule
- Willingness to appear at community and station events
- Sharp video shooting and editing skills
- Include link to online demo reel when applying
What We Do
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to more television stations than anyone and has affiliations with all the major networks. In addition, Sinclair is the leading local news provider in the country, as well as a producer of sports content. Sinclair owns a multicast network, four radio stations and a cable network. Sinclair’s broadcast content is delivered via multiple-platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and digital platforms. Sinclair, either directly or through its venture subsidiaries, makes equity investments in strategic companies. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. was founded in 1986, went public in 1995 and is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol SBGI. Throughout our history, Sinclair Broadcast Group has been at the forefront of industry-changing events and technological advances. Our vision and first-to-market mentality drives our ‘next generation’ thinking; stimulating conversations, innovating through our expertise, and advocating for the development of technology and evolving business models. As a leading over-the-air broadcast television company, our primary business is to engage consumers on multiple platforms with relevant and compelling news, entertainment and sports content, and to provide advertisers and business efficient means and value to connect with our mass audiences. We recognize the vital role broadcast television plays in branding and local content delivery, and therefore strive to constantly be at the forefront of leading edge technology and structures to advance the industry.
