Editor & Photographer

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.