Bilingual Multiplatform - News Anchor/Producer - Wktb/Telemundo Atlanta
Bilingual Multiplatform - News Anchor/Producer - Wktb/Telemundo Atlanta
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About Gray Media:
Gray Media or Gray is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta Georgia formally known as Gray Television Inc. The company is the nations largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Grays additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports Tupelo Media Group and PowerNation Studios and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About TELEMUNDO ATLANTA (WKTB):
Telemundo Atlanta is a premier Spanish-language television station providing award-winning local news and programming. Telemundo Atlanta is available to the Atlanta DMA on a million-watt full-power over-the-air signal on channel 47.1. Telemundo Atlanta has received 70 Emmy Awards since 2012 including the top honor of Station Excellence inand 2023 and News Excellence inand 2025. Telemundo Atlanta was nominated for Best Newscast and News Excellence in 2020. Telemundo Atlanta is the first Spanish-language television station to receive the coveted Overall Station Excellence recognition in Georgia.
Job Summary/Description:
We are searching for a dynamic bilingual news-driven journalist who is passionate about informing our local community and thrives in a fast-paced digital-first newsroom.
This role is ideal for a self-starter who can take the lead in producing original content for our digital platforms in Spanish engage viewers through live streams and deliver standout segments that keep audiences coming back.
As the Bilingual Multiplatform News Anchor/Producer youll confidently solo-anchor from our OTT/TV studio and produce each digital segment from start to finish. You will also play a key role in daily newsroom operations and help shape the workflow that drives our multiplatform content strategy.
If youre ready to innovate inform and make an impact across screens we want to hear from you.
Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Producing and anchoring multiple daily digital segments for OTT and social platforms in native Spanish.
- Collaborating with show producers and anchors assisting in repurposing news content.
- Regularly posting and updating stories and local content on the web and social media platforms.
- Actively interacting with viewers on social media including maintaining a consistent presence on Facebook Live and Instagram.
- Developing a broad working knowledge of the viewing area including key people places events and local personalities.
- Researching gathering shooting writing and editing news stories for both on-air and online publication.
- Participating in daily editorial meetings.
- Filling in on other newscasts as needed.
- Writing in a clear concise and conversational style in native Spanish.
- Demonstrating strong interviewing skills and conversational on-air delivery.
- Reporting live during breaking news situations.
- Developing and maintaining reliable sources of information.
- Exercising excellent news judgment in story selection and presentation.
- Pitching and producing enterprise hard-news and research-driven stories under tight deadlines.
- Meeting tight deadlines and working effectively under pressure.
- Maintaining professional and ethical conduct both inside the station and in the community.
- Contributing to a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Staying up to date with national and local news developments.
- Attending hosting or speaking at special events.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a newsroom preferred anchoring/reporting experience a plus.
- The bilingual speaker/writer must be highly proficient in both Spanish and English.
- Experience using ENPS and Edius preferred.
- BS/BA in Journalism or communications preferred.
- Ability to shoot write and edit your own stories.
- Must be capable of working under pressure and meeting daily deadlines in a high-energy fast-paced environment.
- Familiar with the OTT procedures and operations.
- Scheduling flexibility is required.
- Must possess strong communication skills and the ability to multitask and manage time efficiently.
- Must work well independently and as part of a team.
- Must be coachable and open to feedback.
- Excellent editorial news judgment.
- Experience with posting stories on digital platforms and social media.
- Excellent communication skills in Spanish both oral and written.
- Ability to meet deadlines prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Must possess a valid drivers license; A motor vehicle record check is required before hiring.
- Management has the right to alter assignments as needed.
- Demonstrate solid writing skills in native Spanish with grammar accuracy and an unbiased manner for digital platforms.
If you feel youre qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to you may type in the job title station call letters or click on apply now upload your resume cover letter and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through theGray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WKTB-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or addition to federal law requirements Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age genetic information disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Grays employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge
Employment Type
Full-Time
