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Broadcast journalist roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field. Network affiliates, public broadcasters, and digital news operations all file LCAs, but on-air talent and field reporters face closer scrutiny on specialty occupation grounds than behind-the-scenes editorial roles.
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Univision Texas Central is looking for a motivated, competitive, and news-hungry Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) and Producer who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative newsroom and is passionate about delivering impactful journalism to our Hispanic communities.
This hybrid role combines strong newscast production skills with the initiative, creativity, independence, and on-air reporting capabilities of a multimedia journalist. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable producing compelling newscasts, developing original stories, and independently reporting from the field. As editorial needs evolve, this individual will also be expected to serve as an on-camera journalist, delivering live and pre-recorded reports, covering breaking news, and developing original stories for broadcast and digital platforms. This role requires someone who can confidently transition between producing behind the scenes and reporting in front of the camera.
We are building a newsroom culture rooted in ownership, accountability, collaboration, curiosity, and a relentless commitment to journalism. We value individuals who take initiative, communicate openly, embrace feedback, support their teammates, and approach challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset.
We believe great journalism is a shared responsibility. Every producer plays an active role in identifying stories, developing sources, verifying information, advancing coverage, and responding to breaking news. We are looking for someone who doesn’t simply wait for assignments but actively seeks opportunities to inform our audience and strengthen our coverage.
Success in this role requires more than technical ability. It requires a team-first mentality, strong editorial instincts, adaptability, and a genuine desire to contribute to a newsroom where everyone is invested in the collective success of our journalism.
YOUR DAY-DAY:
- Produce compelling, accurate, and visually engaging newscasts and/or news content for broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms.
- Identify, pitch, research, and develop original, impactful stories that matter to Hispanic audiences in San Antonio, Austin, and surrounding communities.
- Demonstrate the versatility, confidence, and editorial readiness to transition between newscast production, assignment desk responsibilities, and independent field reporting based on daily newsroom priorities and operational needs.
- Actively contribute to the daily assignment process by monitoring developing news, identifying coverage opportunities, gathering and verifying information, following up on leads, and helping advance stories throughout the day.
- Exercise strong editorial judgment when evaluating story relevance, urgency, impact, and potential for audience engagement.
- Independently report from the field as assigned, serving as a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) responsible for researching, conducting interviews, gathering video and sound, writing scripts, editing packages, and producing complete news stories.
- Deliver live and pre-recorded on-camera reports for newscasts and digital platforms, including breaking news coverage, developing stories, and independently researched enterprise reporting. Be prepared to work in the field without an assigned photographer or additional reporting support when necessary.
- Build and organize rundowns, write compelling scripts, develop effective story treatments, and execute creative showcasing elements that strengthen the newscast.
- Develop and maintain relationships with community members, public officials, organizations, and other sources to generate original reporting and follow-up opportunities.
- Monitor news wires, scanners, social media, competing outlets, and other reliable sources to identify breaking news and developing stories.
- Coordinate closely with assignment editors, reporters, photographers, anchors, producers, and digital teams to ensure effective news gathering, timely communication, and efficient execution.
- Take initiative during breaking news and severe weather coverage, adapting quickly to changing circumstances and supporting newsroom needs in both the field and the control room.
- Identify opportunities to advance stories beyond the initial report by pursuing additional interviews, new angles, accountability questions, and meaningful follow-ups.
- Produce platform-appropriate digital content, including short-form videos, social media updates, and other multimedia storytelling elements.
- Maintain clear and timely communication across shifts, ensuring important editorial developments, pending follow-ups, and coverage needs are properly shared with the next team.
- Contribute actively to editorial meetings by bringing fresh story ideas, informed perspectives, and solutions that strengthen coverage.
- Take responsibility for assigned work from beginning to end, maintaining accuracy, meeting deadlines, communicating challenges, and following through on commitments.
- Demonstrate flexibility and ownership by supporting other newsroom functions when editorial priorities or breaking news demand it.
- Uphold high standards of accuracy, fairness, ethical journalism, and editorial integrity across all platforms.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
YOU HAVE:
- Strong news judgment and a demonstrated passion for local journalism and community-focused storytelling.
- Experience in television news production, multimedia journalism, reporting, or a related newsroom environment.
- Strong writing, research, interviewing, and fact-checking skills.
- Demonstrated ability to independently research, shoot, write, edit, and deliver complete multimedia news stories for broadcast and digital platforms.
- Strong on-camera presentation skills, including the ability to confidently deliver live reports, pre-recorded standups, and breaking news updates.
- Ability and willingness to work independently in the field, including covering breaking news, developing original stories, and reporting without an assigned photographer or additional reporting support.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to balance multiple responsibilities and meet tight deadlines.
- A proactive, competitive mindset and the initiative to identify, develop, and pursue stories without waiting for direction.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across teams and newsroom functions.
- A team-first mentality, openness to feedback, adaptability, and a demonstrated commitment to accountability and collective success.
- Proficiency in Spanish, including strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to communicate and research effectively in English.
- A commitment to factual accuracy, fairness, balanced reporting, ethical journalism, and editorial integrity.
- Flexibility and willingness to transition between newscast production, assignment desk responsibilities, and independent field reporting based on editorial priorities and newsroom needs.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
DESIRED SKILL & EXPERIENCE:
- Experience producing local television newscasts and reporting independently as an MMJ.
- Proficiency with newsroom production systems, including iNews or comparable platforms.
- Experience operating professional video cameras, field audio equipment, mobile reporting tools, and nonlinear editing software.
- Strong understanding of live news production, rundown management, and control room coordination.
- Experience with digital-first storytelling, social media publishing, and streaming news content.
- Familiarity with Central Texas communities and issues affecting Hispanic and Spanish-speaking audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to develop exclusive stories, cultivate sources, and generate enterprise reporting.
- Experience covering breaking news, severe weather, elections, and other major local events.
- A degree in journalism, communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform newsroom and field-reporting responsibilities, including operating and transporting news-gathering equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to work in various indoor and outdoor environments as required by assignments.
- Ability to work schedules that may include evenings, weekends, or holidays based on newsroom needs.
- Ability to travel locally for field reporting and other newsroom assignments as necessary.
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.
TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.
ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM:
Univision Texas Central is looking for a motivated, competitive, and news-hungry Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) and Producer who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative newsroom and is passionate about delivering impactful journalism to our Hispanic communities.
This hybrid role combines strong newscast production skills with the initiative, creativity, independence, and on-air reporting capabilities of a multimedia journalist. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable producing compelling newscasts, developing original stories, and independently reporting from the field. As editorial needs evolve, this individual will also be expected to serve as an on-camera journalist, delivering live and pre-recorded reports, covering breaking news, and developing original stories for broadcast and digital platforms. This role requires someone who can confidently transition between producing behind the scenes and reporting in front of the camera.
We are building a newsroom culture rooted in ownership, accountability, collaboration, curiosity, and a relentless commitment to journalism. We value individuals who take initiative, communicate openly, embrace feedback, support their teammates, and approach challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset.
We believe great journalism is a shared responsibility. Every producer plays an active role in identifying stories, developing sources, verifying information, advancing coverage, and responding to breaking news. We are looking for someone who doesn’t simply wait for assignments but actively seeks opportunities to inform our audience and strengthen our coverage.
Success in this role requires more than technical ability. It requires a team-first mentality, strong editorial instincts, adaptability, and a genuine desire to contribute to a newsroom where everyone is invested in the collective success of our journalism.
YOUR DAY-DAY:
- Produce compelling, accurate, and visually engaging newscasts and/or news content for broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms.
- Identify, pitch, research, and develop original, impactful stories that matter to Hispanic audiences in San Antonio, Austin, and surrounding communities.
- Demonstrate the versatility, confidence, and editorial readiness to transition between newscast production, assignment desk responsibilities, and independent field reporting based on daily newsroom priorities and operational needs.
- Actively contribute to the daily assignment process by monitoring developing news, identifying coverage opportunities, gathering and verifying information, following up on leads, and helping advance stories throughout the day.
- Exercise strong editorial judgment when evaluating story relevance, urgency, impact, and potential for audience engagement.
- Independently report from the field as assigned, serving as a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) responsible for researching, conducting interviews, gathering video and sound, writing scripts, editing packages, and producing complete news stories.
- Deliver live and pre-recorded on-camera reports for newscasts and digital platforms, including breaking news coverage, developing stories, and independently researched enterprise reporting. Be prepared to work in the field without an assigned photographer or additional reporting support when necessary.
- Build and organize rundowns, write compelling scripts, develop effective story treatments, and execute creative showcasing elements that strengthen the newscast.
- Develop and maintain relationships with community members, public officials, organizations, and other sources to generate original reporting and follow-up opportunities.
- Monitor news wires, scanners, social media, competing outlets, and other reliable sources to identify breaking news and developing stories.
- Coordinate closely with assignment editors, reporters, photographers, anchors, producers, and digital teams to ensure effective news gathering, timely communication, and efficient execution.
- Take initiative during breaking news and severe weather coverage, adapting quickly to changing circumstances and supporting newsroom needs in both the field and the control room.
- Identify opportunities to advance stories beyond the initial report by pursuing additional interviews, new angles, accountability questions, and meaningful follow-ups.
- Produce platform-appropriate digital content, including short-form videos, social media updates, and other multimedia storytelling elements.
- Maintain clear and timely communication across shifts, ensuring important editorial developments, pending follow-ups, and coverage needs are properly shared with the next team.
- Contribute actively to editorial meetings by bringing fresh story ideas, informed perspectives, and solutions that strengthen coverage.
- Take responsibility for assigned work from beginning to end, maintaining accuracy, meeting deadlines, communicating challenges, and following through on commitments.
- Demonstrate flexibility and ownership by supporting other newsroom functions when editorial priorities or breaking news demand it.
- Uphold high standards of accuracy, fairness, ethical journalism, and editorial integrity across all platforms.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
YOU HAVE:
- Strong news judgment and a demonstrated passion for local journalism and community-focused storytelling.
- Experience in television news production, multimedia journalism, reporting, or a related newsroom environment.
- Strong writing, research, interviewing, and fact-checking skills.
- Demonstrated ability to independently research, shoot, write, edit, and deliver complete multimedia news stories for broadcast and digital platforms.
- Strong on-camera presentation skills, including the ability to confidently deliver live reports, pre-recorded standups, and breaking news updates.
- Ability and willingness to work independently in the field, including covering breaking news, developing original stories, and reporting without an assigned photographer or additional reporting support.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to balance multiple responsibilities and meet tight deadlines.
- A proactive, competitive mindset and the initiative to identify, develop, and pursue stories without waiting for direction.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across teams and newsroom functions.
- A team-first mentality, openness to feedback, adaptability, and a demonstrated commitment to accountability and collective success.
- Proficiency in Spanish, including strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to communicate and research effectively in English.
- A commitment to factual accuracy, fairness, balanced reporting, ethical journalism, and editorial integrity.
- Flexibility and willingness to transition between newscast production, assignment desk responsibilities, and independent field reporting based on editorial priorities and newsroom needs.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
DESIRED SKILL & EXPERIENCE:
- Experience producing local television newscasts and reporting independently as an MMJ.
- Proficiency with newsroom production systems, including iNews or comparable platforms.
- Experience operating professional video cameras, field audio equipment, mobile reporting tools, and nonlinear editing software.
- Strong understanding of live news production, rundown management, and control room coordination.
- Experience with digital-first storytelling, social media publishing, and streaming news content.
- Familiarity with Central Texas communities and issues affecting Hispanic and Spanish-speaking audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to develop exclusive stories, cultivate sources, and generate enterprise reporting.
- Experience covering breaking news, severe weather, elections, and other major local events.
- A degree in journalism, communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform newsroom and field-reporting responsibilities, including operating and transporting news-gathering equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to work in various indoor and outdoor environments as required by assignments.
- Ability to work schedules that may include evenings, weekends, or holidays based on newsroom needs.
- Ability to travel locally for field reporting and other newsroom assignments as necessary.
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.
TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Broadcast Journalist
Build a credential file before applying
Gather your journalism degree transcripts, any credential evaluations if your degree is from outside the U.S., and your reel or portfolio. USCIS scrutinizes whether a broadcast journalism role genuinely requires a specific degree, so your materials need to make that connection explicit.
Research which station groups file LCAs
Network-owned stations and large broadcast groups file Labor Condition Applications with DOL more consistently than independent local stations. Use Migrate Mate to find employers with verified LCA filing history for journalism and media roles, filtered by market and role type.
Target markets with strong public broadcasting presence
Public broadcasters operate under different budget structures than commercial affiliates and often sponsor international talent for producer, correspondent, and reporter roles. Major public radio and television markets file for specialty occupation positions at a steadier rate than smaller commercial stations.
Verify prevailing wage for your specific market tier
Broadcast journalist wages vary sharply by market size, and your LCA must meet the DOL prevailing wage for the exact location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your role and metro area before you evaluate any offer.
Clarify the specialty occupation argument with your employer
Some broadcast roles list a degree as preferred rather than required, which weakens the H-1B specialty occupation case. Ask the hiring manager to confirm the job description requires a specific degree in journalism, communications, or broadcasting before the LCA is filed with DOL.
Align your offer letter timeline with the H-1B cap
H-1B petitions are subject to an annual cap and lottery, with registration typically opening in the first quarter of the calendar year. If your offer arrives outside that window, ask USCIS about cap-exempt employer options or whether a change-of-status from an existing visa extends your authorization while you wait.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a broadcast journalist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it's not automatic. USCIS requires that the position normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific and directly related field. Roles like news producer, investigative reporter, or foreign correspondent typically meet this standard. Generalist on-air presenter roles are harder to defend if the employer's job description lists the degree as preferred rather than required.
Which visa types are realistic for international broadcast journalists?
H-1B visa is the most common path for salaried positions at U.S. broadcasters. Australian nationals can apply for the E-3 visa, which has a separate annual cap that has never been exhausted and doesn't require a lottery. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN visa if the role fits the USMCA profession list. O-1A is an option for journalists with significant industry recognition, awards, or a verifiable national profile.
What degree does a broadcast journalist need for H-1B sponsorship?
USCIS looks for a bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, broadcast media, or a closely related field. A degree in an unrelated discipline combined with years of experience is generally not sufficient on its own for H-1B purposes, though a credential evaluation may help if your degree title differs from U.S. equivalents. The O*NET profile for broadcast news analysts and reporters lists a journalism or communications degree as the standard educational requirement.
How do I find broadcast employers that sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. media employers with verified sponsorship history, searchable by role type and location. This is the most direct way to identify stations and networks that have filed for broadcast journalism positions before, rather than applying broadly and hoping the employer is familiar with the process.
Can a freelance or contract broadcast journalist get visa sponsorship?
H-1B sponsorship requires a traditional employer-employee relationship, so freelance or independent contractor arrangements don't qualify. If you work through a production company or staffing agency that employs you directly, that entity can be the petitioner. Journalists on project-based contracts need to confirm whether the hiring entity is their legal employer before assuming sponsorship is available.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Broadcast Journalist jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.