Freelance Bilingual (Spanish) Multimedia Journalist / Reporter

Description:

Telemundo 48 / NBC Bay Area is looking for a resourceful, high-energy freelance Bilingual Multimedia Journalist/Reporter to deliver impactful news coverage across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms.

This role is ideal for a journalist who is equally comfortable in the field and on air and can produce compelling, community-focused stories from concept to completion. The right candidate is fluent in Spanish and English (spoken and written) and brings a strong editorial voice to a fast-moving, bilingual newsroom.

What You’ll Do

• Own the full storytelling process: pitch, research, write, shoot, and edit original stories.
• Produce content for newscasts, streaming, and digital platforms with speed and accuracy.
• Report live from the field, covering breaking news and developing stories in real time.
• Conduct interviews fluently in Spanish and English.
• Create content for broadcast, web, social, and other platforms.
• Set up and execute live shots independently, including operating equipment such as DJERO when needed.
• Work closely with assignment editors, producers, and newsroom leadership to shape daily coverage.
• Share content across social platforms when assigned.
• Represent the station at community events and public-facing opportunities.
• Fill in as a back-up anchor on a per-assignment basis when needed.  

What You Bring

• Fluency in Spanish and English (both spoken and written) is required.
• Strong storytelling skills with solid broadcast writing experience.
• Proven ability to shoot and edit news content in the field.
• Working knowledge of newsroom operations, cameras, and nonlinear editing systems.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong understanding of Northern and Central California news.  

Bonus Points If You Have

• 2+ years of experience as an MMJ, reporter, or similar role.
• Experience working across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms.
• Comfort in breaking news and high-pressure situations.
• Strong collaboration skills and a team-first mindset.
• Experience with DJERO or similar live transmission equipment.  

Freelance Details

• This is a freelance/independent contractor role (not staff).
• Schedule varies based on newsroom needs and may include early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Assignments are project-based with no guaranteed minimum hours.
• Must be willing to work in the San Jose / Bay Area market.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Must have independent authorization to work in the U.S.  

Equal Opportunity

Telemundo 48 / NBC Bay Area is committed to building a diverse and inclusive newsroom. We welcome freelance journalists from all backgrounds to apply.