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Journalist roles at U.S. news organizations, digital media outlets, and broadcast networks can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers file on your behalf, documenting that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. Sponsorship leads to permanent residency, not a temporary work permit.
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NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Research, develop, shoot, write, edit, produce, and present accurate and compelling news stories for broadcast, digital, streaming, and social platforms.
- Generate original and enterprise story ideas relevant to the local community.
- Develop and maintain strong sources and community contacts to produce exclusive and impactful reporting.
- Cover breaking news and provide live reports, interviews, and updates from the field and studio.
- Produce daily news packages, special reports, and enterprise stories while meeting tight deadlines.
- Create original content for KTLM/Telemundo digital and social platforms.
- Collaborate with producers, assignment editors, anchors, photographers, MMJs, and other newsroom teams.
- Operate professional cameras, lighting, audio, editing, and live transmission equipment, including LiveU and/or Dejero.
- Maintain assigned equipment and manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
- Represent KTLM/Telemundo professionally at community and station events.
- Maintain flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as needed in a 24/7 newsroom.
- Adhere to NBCUniversal and Telemundo News Standards and Guidelines, including social media and professional conduct policies.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a reporter, MMJ, or journalist producing original news content.
- Experience shooting, writing, editing, and producing news stories independently.
- Strong Spanish-language skills, both written and verbal, and ability to communicate effectively in English.
- Experience with professional video, editing, and newsroom systems.
- Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and during breaking news.
- Must be willing to work flexible hours and be based in McAllen, Texas.
- Must have unrestricted U.S. work authorization, be at least 18 years old, and possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- External applicants must submit a resume/CV and current demo reel through NBCUniversal Careers.
Desired Characteristics
- News judgment with a solid ethical decision process
- Highly competitive nature
- Ability to perform under tight time deadlines
- Able to respond quickly and accurately to breaking news with Live Cut-ins
- Able to “ad-lib” effortlessly in various types of situations
- Creative with unique story ideas for development
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently or as part of a collaborative team
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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
Company Description
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Research, develop, shoot, write, edit, produce, and present accurate and compelling news stories for broadcast, digital, streaming, and social platforms.
- Generate original and enterprise story ideas relevant to the local community.
- Develop and maintain strong sources and community contacts to produce exclusive and impactful reporting.
- Cover breaking news and provide live reports, interviews, and updates from the field and studio.
- Produce daily news packages, special reports, and enterprise stories while meeting tight deadlines.
- Create original content for KTLM/Telemundo digital and social platforms.
- Collaborate with producers, assignment editors, anchors, photographers, MMJs, and other newsroom teams.
- Operate professional cameras, lighting, audio, editing, and live transmission equipment, including LiveU and/or Dejero.
- Maintain assigned equipment and manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
- Represent KTLM/Telemundo professionally at community and station events.
- Maintain flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as needed in a 24/7 newsroom.
- Adhere to NBCUniversal and Telemundo News Standards and Guidelines, including social media and professional conduct policies.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a reporter, MMJ, or journalist producing original news content.
- Experience shooting, writing, editing, and producing news stories independently.
- Strong Spanish-language skills, both written and verbal, and ability to communicate effectively in English.
- Experience with professional video, editing, and newsroom systems.
- Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and during breaking news.
- Must be willing to work flexible hours and be based in McAllen, Texas.
- Must have unrestricted U.S. work authorization, be at least 18 years old, and possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- External applicants must submit a resume/CV and current demo reel through NBCUniversal Careers.
Desired Characteristics
- News judgment with a solid ethical decision process
- Highly competitive nature
- Ability to perform under tight time deadlines
- Able to respond quickly and accurately to breaking news with Live Cut-ins
- Able to “ad-lib” effortlessly in various types of situations
- Creative with unique story ideas for development
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently or as part of a collaborative team
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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Journalist
Document your journalism credentials thoroughly
Gather byline portfolios, staff contracts, editor letters, and press credentials before applying. PERM requires your employer to demonstrate your qualifications match the job description exactly, so gaps between your resume and the role can stall certification.
Target newsrooms with active PERM filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter journalism employers by green card sponsorship activity, so you're applying to organizations that have already navigated PERM for editorial roles rather than pitching the concept from scratch.
Distinguish EB-2 eligibility from standard staff roles
Investigative or specialized beat journalists with a master's degree or substantial published work may qualify under EB-2 as advanced-degree professionals. Verify this with your prospective employer before the PERM job description is drafted.
Ask about the supervised recruitment timeline upfront
PERM requires employers to run DOL-supervised recruitment and document that no qualified U.S. applicant was available. This process typically takes six to twelve months before I-140 filing, so confirm your employer is prepared for that lead time.
Check the prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the DOL prevailing wage for your specific journalism SOC code and work location. Your offered salary must meet or exceed this figure, or PERM certification will be denied regardless of employer intent.
Verify your role maps to the correct O*NET occupation
Journalism spans several O*NET categories including reporters, editors, and multimedia journalists. The classification your employer selects affects which DOL wage level applies and whether EB-2 or EB-3 is the appropriate petition category for your position.
Green Card Journalist: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a journalist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Journalism roles typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers or professionals when a bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field is required. Roles demanding a master's degree or equivalent specialized expertise, such as senior investigative or foreign correspondence positions, may qualify under EB-2 as advanced-degree professionals. The specific tier depends on how your employer drafts the PERM job description.
How does the green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for journalists?
The green card route through PERM is permanent, not temporary. Unlike the H-1B visa, there is no annual lottery at the EB-3 level for most nationalities, meaning your petition isn't subject to random selection. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification, I-140 filing, and adjustment of status together can take two to four years or more depending on your country of birth and USCIS processing volumes.
Which types of media employers have sponsored journalists for green cards?
National newspapers, digital news organizations, broadcast networks, wire services, and academic or nonprofit publishers have all sponsored editorial staff through PERM. Smaller local outlets are less common sponsors because DOL's supervised recruitment requirement is administratively demanding. Newsrooms with in-house or retained immigration counsel are generally better positioned to manage the process. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with documented sponsorship activity in journalism and media roles.
Does my journalism work done outside the U.S. count toward PERM qualification?
Yes, foreign work experience and published output count toward your qualifications under PERM, provided your employer documents them in the labor certification application. Foreign bylines, staff contracts, and editor references can establish that you meet the job's stated requirements. USCIS also recognizes foreign degrees for EB-2 advanced-degree petitions, though a credential evaluation may be required to confirm equivalency to a U.S. degree.
What happens to my green card petition if I change employers during the process?
If you change employers before your I-140 is approved, the PERM application is generally abandoned and your new employer must restart the process. After I-140 approval and 180 days of waiting, portability rules under AC21 may allow you to transfer the petition to a new employer in a same or similar journalism role without losing your priority date. Confirm the specifics with a qualified immigration professional before accepting a new offer.