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*** Universal Local is *** Universal's local *** division that delivers English and Spanish-speakers and bilingual audiences in 31 U.S. markets and Puerto Rico, the very best in local sports, news, weather, consumer and investigative reporting, and lifestyle entertainment across any platform and screen. *** Universal Local is comprised of three individual *** groups including the *** Owned Television Stations, the *** Sports Regional Networks and the *** Station Group. The division is also home to multicast networks *** LX, COZI TV and TeleXitos, the regional cable news network NECN, as well as *** Spot On, an advanced video advertising business designed for local/regional CTV and OTT advertisers and several in-housecompanies including production company LXTV, marketing and promotions company Skycastle, its out-of-home business *** Everywhere, and the Arthouse, a graphics design group. With seven regional sports networks and 42 *** and *** stations serving 38 percent of U.S. homes, *** Universal Local is the only network-owned local *** division that is home to the largest bilingual local newsrooms within the country's top 10 TV markets. *** Universal Local's stations and networks serve diverse audiences and communities across linear, streaming, OTT, digital web, mobile and audio, and cable platforms and work together to keep local audiences informed anytime and anywhere. For more information, visit *** Universal.com.
Job Description *** Philadelphia is looking for a Multiplatform Consumer Investigative Producer who's creative, collaborative, and results-driven to join our award-winning News department.
Responsibilities include: - Research, write, produce and edit consumer content for duopoly that includes both *** and *** stations, along with all digital platforms, including stories and teases as assigned by platform managers and the Responds consumer investigative reporter
- Develop a network of sources and experts to generate enterprise consumer stories on a daily basis
- Serve as the primary liaison with *** 's Consumer Investigation Center
- Monitor incoming consumer tips
- Vet, research and resolve viewers' consumer concerns
- Identify trends in consumerism for enterprise news stories
- Assist with development of social *** videos, digital video series, podcasts, and other multiplatform projects
- Provide editorial guidance; establish contacts in consumer field, manage tips and public records requests, compose open records requests, and conduct interviews
- Perform investigations which may include undercover work or surveillance as necessary
- Fill in as a newscast writer/produceras needed
Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent experience
- Relevant experience in television news production
- Must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays, when necessary
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :
- Mustbe 18 years or greater
- Musthaveunrestrictedworkauthorizationto workinthe UnitedStates
- Must bewillingto workinPhiladelphia, PA
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Interestedcandidatesmust submit aresume/CV to this job through www. ***
- Required On-Site:This position is required to be performed full-time from an *** Universal-designated worksite.
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS: - Minimum 3 years of experience in consumer investigative newsgathering
- Experience with news photojournalism and non-linear editing
- Field producing experience
- Fluent in English and Spanish preferred
- Experience partnering with legal and working knowledge of federal, state and local laws impacting operations as they relate to investigations, undercover content and hidden cameras
- Ability to write, edit and produce under heavy deadline pressure without compromising accuracy or credibility
- Ability to field produce and conduct interviews
- Basic understanding and demonstration of creativity, editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws
- Strong computer research skills, and working knowledge of analyzing data
- Knowledge of undercover investigation techniques
- Understanding of Social *** Platforms(Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok etc.)
- Understanding of emerging news production techniques and technology, with a pioneering spirit with desire to learn emerging technologies and invent the future
- Good collaborative and interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels
Additional Information *** Universal'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. *** Universal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.
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