Company Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain, and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests, and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced, and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Sports Anchor with a strong focus on international soccer. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional writing and reporting skills to deliver sports content on-air for our network’s sports news broadcasts, segments, and special programs. Additionally, the candidate must be capable of performing play-by-play commentary for live soccer events as needed. The Sports Anchor/Play-by-Play will be responsible for staying well-informed and up-to-date on sports news, events, and athletes across all sports, with a particular emphasis on international soccer

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

The primary responsibility is to provide play-by-play commentary for live events, as well as deliver news and information on network sports shows in an engaging, creative, and dynamic manner.Responsible for gathering sports information and preparing on-air sports news presentations for the network’s Spanish language shows.Provides input to the show’s Producer regarding show content.Responsible for writing sports stories, teases and sports news briefs

Desired Characteristics:

BA/BS Degree in Journalism or a related field.Excellent Spanish language skills, both verbal and written.Solid English language skills.Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in television as a Sports Anchor or Soccer Analyst.Proficient computer skills and digital research knowledge.In-depth knowledge of soccer, as well as a strong understanding of other sports and good sports news judgment.Solid knowledge of social media and proven engagement in various digital content platforms.Ability to ad-lib effortlessly on-air in various broadcast situations, particularly during breaking news.Ability to develop important, engaging, and useful stories for our viewing audience.Excellent interviewing skills.Ability to handle working under the pressure of intense deadlines, including flexible hours and schedules when necessary, working weekends and special network events.Ability to work well and effectively with others in a team environment, both in the newsroom and out in the field.Willingness to travel and work long hours, weekends, and holidays when necessary

Additional Requirements:

This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

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 [email protected].