Reporter, NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Job at NBCUniversal in Fort Worth

Company Description

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Job Description

NBCUniversal’s KXAS is seeking a highly motivated and driven News Reporter to join its team in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. In this role, you will gather, investigate, and report breaking news, delivering compelling content across multiple platforms, including on-air, online, and streaming.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for investigative journalism and experience covering law enforcement, with a proven ability to build strong sources within the community. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a breaking news environment, excels under tight deadlines, and consistently pitches unique and impactful enterprise stories.

At KXAS, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a talented team of photographers and producers, helping to create some of the most engaging news content in the industry. If you are an ambitious reporter with a keen eye for the lead story, a drive for storytelling, and a commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of television reporting experience
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Proven track record of live reporting and strong storytelling skillset
• Proven experience working on investigative stories
• Experience building deep sources in community
• The ability to collaborate across broader newsroom
• Excellent writing skillset
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Experience contributing to non-linear platforms
• Must be able to handle intense deadline pressure
• Must be able to ad-lib effortlessly in various types of situations, particularly breaking news

Desired Characteristics

• Bilingual in English & Spanish reading, speaking, and writing
• General assignment reporting skills preferred
• Ability to enterprise stories
• Experience with digital editing and photography a plus
• Experience working simultaneously on web products
• Strong knowledge of social networking in relygard to content gathering and distribution

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be willing to work in Fort Worth, TX, just south of DFW airport
• Must submit a video/reel/demo of work to be considered
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be 18 years or greater
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be able to work long hours and a variety of shifts, when necessary
• Must accept Solutions as NBCUniversal’s Alternative Dispute Resolution program

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.