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Director of Technology Apply locations Washington, DC time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R015940 ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM The Engineering department at TelevisaUnivision Washington DC is looking for a Director of Technology to join our diverse and energetic team! The Director of Technology will supervise and execute the installation, maintain and repair TV studio/transmitter equipment to maintain signals in the market while complying with all FCC technical requirements. Responsibilities also include maintenance of telecommunications equipment, computers, networking systems and integrating platforms for online content. The Director of Technology will work closely with all departments including News, Production, Promotions and Sales. ABOUT YOU The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to work with the Univision Engineering team supporting a leading local market News operation. The candidate will have many opportunities to learn and work on systems such as Ross Overdrive production systems and switchers and SSL audio consoles, related terminal gear and graphics equipment. YOUR DAY-DAY Supports and maintains a top market news production operation. Maintains station operation through preventive and corrective maintenance. Supervision of engineering staff members and contractors as needed. Establishes and follows routine maintenance procedures and schedules for all broadcast equipment. Ensures station compliance with rules and regulations applicable to FCC, local, state, and federal, laws. Performs necessary measurements of equipment performance. Installs and performs maintenance on control consoles, routers, recording equipment, microphones, digital audio systems, transmitters, antennas, control systems, remote equipment, etc. Provides maintenance and support of computer networks and related systems. Basic HVAC troubleshooting and operational maintenance, including water cooling systems. Works with the TV news and Operations department to maintain broadcast equipment as needed Partner with local Finance Lead to develop and manage Engineering operational budgets and provide feedback for monthly and quarterly reporting. Help Develop short and long-term plans to support the growth of the station’s capabilities in accordance with business needs, corporate plans, and changing market requirements. Coordinate with corporate engineering on emerging technologies, corporate initiatives, and implementation guidance. YOU HAVE Requires a BSEE, BS-Information Technology/Computer Science or ASEE or equivalent relevant Broadcast Industry experience. Technical training or experience with a substantial record of successful work in Broadcast or directly related allied industries. FCC General Class License, SBE Certifications, Computer Networking certifications (Comp TIA+ or CCNA), and VMWare certification desired. Experience maintaining and troubleshooting high power TV transmitters and antenna systems along with in-depth knowledge of ATSC encoding, modulation, and signal analysis methodologies. Experience supporting Live Television Production activities. A combination of ten (10) years of Television/Radio Broadcast engineering, hands-on experience including supervisory roles in a unionized or non-unionized environment. Successful candidate must have excellent communication skills and excellent team leadership skills. Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays on short notice as needed, and as part of on-call broadcast-critical escalation. A valid driver's license with a good driving record. Good understanding of applicable FCC rules and regulations Computer literacy in applicable software packages (Microsoft OS and Office Suite) Working knowledge of computer networking technology. Ability to troubleshoot broadcast equipment to the component level. Familiarity with Ross, SSL, VizRT and Weather Company software/hardware products a plus. Must be a team player willing to work with and accomplish repairs and assignments in a timely manner. Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Knowledge of generators and UPS systems. Ability to read and interpret design documentation, including elevations, connection drawings and schematics. Ability to maintain documentation to keep pace with changes. Ability to speak Spanish a plus. Ability to lift up to (50) lbs. Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, reach, and sit up to (8) hours. 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. This is all in addition to our comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options. Univision is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Univision is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Multimedia Journalist Apply locations Washington, DC time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id R015270 ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM: The Washington D.C. Local News team at TelevisaUnivision is looking for a Multimedia Journalist to join our team! We are seeking for a creative journalist who can work across all our dynamic platforms and is able to engage our viewers and online users on a daily basis. A journalist who is highly skilled, self-starter and can produce, shoot and edit stories. The right candidate will work as a one-person operation and be responsible for presenting accurate, balanced news stories for use in multiple outlets. Must work effectively in a fast-paced environment, meeting tight deadlines and maintaining a positive attitude. YOUR DAY-DAY: Reporting, shooting and editing video news stories Gather information and conduct interviews on assigned stories daily Post videos, pictures and stories to our website and other social media outlets. Maintain strong familiarity with local, national and international news and issues of the day. Establish and maintain news contacts in the community Other duties as deemed necessary. YOU HAVE: Minimum one year newsroom experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience. BA degree in communication, journalism, television broadcasting or equivalent preferred. Experience with social media, doing walk-and-talk live shots and are able to grab viewers with sights and sounds. Fluency in Spanish (read and write) Flexibility to work different work shifts, when required 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. This is all in addition to our comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options. Univision is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. About Us About TelevisaUnivision   As the leading Spanish-language media and content company in the world, TelevisaUnivision features the largest library of owned content and industry-leading production capabilities that power its streaming, digital and linear television offerings, as well as its radio platforms. The Company’s media portfolio includes the top-rated broadcast networks Univision and UniMás in the U.S. and Las Estrellas and Canal 5 in Mexico. TelevisaUnivision is home to 36 Spanish-language cable networks, including Galavisión and TUDN, the No. 1 Spanish-language sports network in the U.S. and Mexico. With the most compelling portfolio of Spanish-language sports rights in the world, TelevisaUnivision has solidified its position as the Home of Soccer. TelevisaUnivision also owns and manages 59 television stations across the U.S. and four broadcast channels in Mexico affiliated with 222 television stations, Videocine studio, and Uforia, the Home of Latin Music, which encompasses 57 owned or operated U.S. radio stations, a live event series and a robust digital audio footprint. TelevisaUnivision is home to the global streaming services ViX and Blim TV, which altogether host over 50,000 hours of high-quality, original Spanish-language programming from distinguished producers and top talent. The company’s prominent digital assets include Univision.com , Univision NOW, and several top-rated digital apps. For more information, visit televisaunivision.com.   Sobre TelevisaUnivision   Como la compañía líder de contenidos y medios en español en el mundo, TelevisaUnivision cuenta con la biblioteca de contenido propio más grande y capacidad de producción líder en la industria, mismas que impulsan sus ofertas de transmisión digital y lineal, así como sus plataformas de radio. La cartera de medios de la Compañía incluye las cadenas de transmisión líderes Univision y UniMás en Estados Unidos, y Las Estrellas y Canal 5 en México. TelevisaUnivision es el hogar de 36 canales de televisión de paga en español, incluidos Galavisión y TUDN, el canal de deportes en español número 1 en Estados Unidos y en México. Con la cartera de derechos deportivos en español más atractiva del mundo, TelevisaUnivision ha consolidado su posición como la Casa del Fútbol. TelevisaUnivision también posee y administra 59 estaciones de televisión en Estados Unidos y cuatro canales de transmisión en México con 222 estaciones de televisión asociadas, los estudios de Videocine y Uforia, the Home of Latin Music, que abarca 57 estaciones de radio propias u operadas en Estados Unidos, una serie de eventos en vivo y una sólida huella de audio digital. TelevisaUnivision es el hogar de los servicios de transmisión digital premium ViX y Blim TV, que en conjunto presentan más de 50,000 horas de programación original en español de alta calidad de productores distinguidos y talento destacado. Los activos digitales más relevantes de la empresa incluyen Univision.com, Univision NOW y varias aplicaciones digitales de primera categoría. Para obtener más información, visite televisaunivision.com   Read Less  

JOB TITLE:        Junior Account Executive LOCATION:      Washington, D.C.   ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM: The Local Sales Team at TelevisaUnivision is looking for a dynamic, motivated, and driven Junior Account Executive to join our team! This individual must possess a natural curiosity and desire to learn, an entrepreneurial spirit, strong tenacity, and excellent communication skills, no matter the medium. This position will drive new client partnerships by delivering results for our partners through our media portfolio of linear, digital, and experiential offerings. In addition, we fully support our team through continuous coaching and a vast library of resources and tools. If you fit the description, want to be appropriately compensated for your effort, and be more in charge of your day, we would love to hear from you! YOUR DAY-DAY: Prospect, qualify and generate new leads. Connect and engage with prospects to uncover a valid business reason to partner. Research, construct, and advise potential business partners on solutions to deliver desired results. Create and present proposals to deliver solutions and gain partnerships. Deliver what was agreed upon through excellent stewardship. Grow our partnerships by delivering results. Leverage all of our resources and teams to deliver on revenue goals. Communicate real-time progress to our team and our internal reporting systems. YOU HAVE: Excellent command of communication, no matter the medium. Strong research, analytical, organizational, and negotiation skills. Excellent time management skills. Emphasis on the ability to prioritize and reprioritize. Work well both independently and in a team environment. Possess a good command of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, or similar programs. Must be willing to work from home and our office in Washington, D.C.   DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Experience in tangible or intangible sales. Experience in business development. Experience with Matrix, Salesforce, WideOrbit, Strata, or similar programs. Bilingual in English/Spanish, verbal and written.   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. This is all in addition to our comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options.