News Anchor, Telemundo T47 New York

Telemundo 47 New York (WNJU), part of NBCUniversal Local, is seeking a dynamic, engaging, and experienced News Anchor to join its award-winning newsroom. The ideal candidate is a strong journalist with exceptional on-air presence, sound editorial judgment, and the ability to connect authentically with the diverse communities served throughout the New York Tri-State area. The News Anchor will serve as a key member of the newsroom, anchoring live and recorded newscasts, contributing to enterprise reporting, and collaborating across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social media platforms. The successful candidate must thrive in a fast-paced environment and be able to accurately communicate breaking news and developing stories under tight deadlines. Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite (New York, NY). Salary Range: $180,000-$220,000. External candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee prior to a hiring decision.

Responsibilities

Anchor daily newscasts and special coverage in a compelling, accurate, and engaging manner; Collaborate with producers, reporters, assignment editors, and newsroom leadership to develop and deliver impactful content; Participate in editorial meetings and contribute story ideas that reflect the interests and concerns of the communities served; Conduct live interviews and field reporting assignments as needed; Deliver breaking news and severe weather coverage with professionalism and urgency; Create and contribute content for digital, streaming, and social media platforms; Represent WNJU at community events, station initiatives, and public appearances; Maintain a strong understanding of local, national, and international news developments; Uphold the highest journalistic standards, ethics, and credibility

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Broadcasting, or related field, or equivalent experience; Minimum of 3-5 years of on-air anchoring and/or reporting experience in a television news environment; Fluency in Spanish (written and verbal); Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English preferred; Strong live reporting, interviewing, and ad-libbing skills; Excellent news judgment and editorial decision-making abilities; Strong writing, communication, and storytelling skills; Experience covering breaking news, severe weather, and major news events; Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines; Familiarity with digital news platforms, streaming, and social media engagement strategies; Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with newsroom colleagues across departments; Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours; Ability to participate in station-sponsored events, community initiatives, and public appearances; Must be willing to work in New York City; Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States; Must be covered by Solutions, NBCUniversal's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

Nice to have

Strong connection to the Hispanic community and issues impacting viewers throughout the New York Tri-State area; Professional on-air presence with the ability to build credibility and audience trust; Passion for local journalism and serving the community through impactful storytelling; Proven track record of generating enterprise story ideas, developing sources, and producing original content; Social media savvy with the ability to engage audiences across multiple platforms; Demonstrated leadership skills, including mentoring colleagues and contributing positively to newsroom culture; Calm, confident, and authoritative presence during breaking news and high-pressure situations; Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a positive work ethic and a commitment to excellence